Explanation
This ordinance is to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with The Righter Company for the Goodale Park Fountain Improvements project.
Background: In 2007, the Friends of Goodale procured design and construction contract of the (at the time) new fountain feature in Goodale Park Pond. As part of the design, the fountain pumps were installed under the surface of the pond water. Since that time, the decision to install the pumps underwater has proven to be difficult to maintain and has since failed. The fountain has not been operational since 2017.
Again, working with the Friends of Goodale, a Consultant was hired (paid for by Friends group) to redesign the fountain pump system. This project will remove the existing underwater system and install a new pump system within an underground pit outside the pond edge. This will not only provide a better pump system but will also allow the capability to maintain as necessary. Following this project, the Goodale Park pond fountain and associated lighting will be once again operational.
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on May 13, 2019 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on May 29, 2019. Bids were received from the following companies:
Company Status Amount
The Righter Company, Inc. (MAJ) $293,560.00
After reviewing the proposals that were submitted, it was determine that The Righter Company was the lowest and most responsive bidder.
The Righter Company and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to prequalification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
Principal Parties:
The Righter Company, Inc.
2424 Harrison Road
Columbus, OH 43204
Bradley Nadolson, (614) 272-9700
CCN: 31-088920
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: 1/19/2020
Emergency Justification: An emergency is being requested in order to allow the maximum timeframe for pump system procurement prior to November mobilization.
Benefits to the Public: Providing improved and operational amenities that were designed and funded by the Community.
Community Input/Issues: Friends of Goodale community group designed and funded original installation as well as the design for this improvement project.
Area(s) Affected: Goodale Park - Victorian Village (46)
Master Plan Relation:
1.3 Strategies for Community Parks
1.3.4 Update 1 community park per year
Fiscal Impact: $330,000.00 is budgeted and available in the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvements Fund 7747 to meet the financial obligations of this contract.
Base Bid: $ 273,560.00
Allowance: $ 20,000.00 (Hydrant permit, fees, and use)
Contingency: $ 36,440.00
Total: $ 330,000.00 (PDO funds)
Title
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with The Righter Company for the Goodale Park Fountain Improvements project; to authorize the expenditure of $330,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvements Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($330,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with The Righter Company for the Goodale Park Fountain Improvements project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $330,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvements Fund 7747; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into contract in order to allow the maximum timeframe for pump system procurement prior to November mobilization, thereby preserving the public health, safety and welfare; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks is hereby authorized Parks enter into contract with The Righter Company for the Goodale Park Fountain Improvements project.
SECTION 2. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 3. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer the unencumbered balance in a project account to the unallocated balance account within the same fund upon receipt of certification by the Director of the Department administering said project that the project has been completed and the monies are no longer required for said project.
SECTION 5. For the purpose stated in Section 1, the expenditure of $330,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the cost thereof, be and is hereby authorized from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvements Fund 7747 in object class 06 Capital Outlay per the accounting codes in the attachments to this ordinance.
SECTION 6. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or 10 days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.