Explanation
This ordinance is to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Righter Company for the Griggs Boathouse Stormwater BMP project.
Background: During construction of the Griggs Boathouse in 2009 the Stormwater components of the project were not able to be built per the approved Stormwater plans. As a result the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) inquired with our Department of Public Utilities Stormwater Division to verify compliance. Upon doing so it was discovered that the water quality features of the site did not meet the requirements set forth by the original design.
To correct the deficiencies noted by the EPA and to meet the requirements of the City’s Stormwater Manual the drainage features that exist at Griggs Boathouse need to be altered (pond resizing, ditch resizing) and other features need to be added (curb on paved areas, structures, additional ditches, and drainage pipe).
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on November 8, 2019 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on November 19, 2019. Bids were received from the following vendors:
Company Status Amount
Righter Company (MAJ) $74,950.00
McDaniel’s Construction (MBE) $122,000.00
GM General Contracting Co. (MAJ) Non-responsive
After reviewing the proposals that were submitted, it was determine that Righter Company was the lowest and most responsive bidder.
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, Ohio 43204
Bradley Nadolson, (614) 272-9700
CCN: 31-0889208
January 19, 2020
Emergency Justification: An emergency is being request in order to bring the site into compliance as soon as possible.
Benefits to the Public: Providing improved operation and control of Stormwater quality.
Area(s) Affected:
Hayden Run (30)/West Scioto (37)
Master Plan Relation: Compliance to Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s MS4 Discharge Permit for City of Columbus
Fiscal Impact: $74,950.00 is budgeted and available from within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 to meet the financial obligations of this contract.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Righter Company for the Griggs Boathouse Stormwater BMP project; to authorize the transfer of $74,950.00 within the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance 1326-2019; and to authorize the expenditure of $74,950.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($74,950.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it necessary to authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Righter Company for the Griggs Boathouse Stormwater BMP project; and
WHEREAS, it necessary to authorize the transfer of $74,950.00 within the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund 7702; and
WHEREAS, it necessary to amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance 1326-2019; and
WHEREAS, it necessary to the expenditure of $74,950.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund 7702; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Righter Company in order to bring the site into compliance as soon as possible, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, 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 be, and hereby is, authorized to enter into contract with Righter Company for the Griggs Boathouse Stormwater BMP 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. That the transfer of $74,950.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized between projects within the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund 7702 per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 6. That the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance 1326-2019 is hereby amended as follows in order to provide sufficient budget authority for this ordinance and future projects.
Fund / Project / Project Name / Current / Change / Amended
Fund 7702; P511000-100000; Renovation - Misc. (SIT Supported) / $2,159,796 / ($74,950) / $2,084,846
Fund 7702; P511016-100000; Griggs Boathouse Stormwater BMPs (SIT Supported) / $0 / $74,950 / $74,950
SECTION 7. For the purpose stated in Section 1, the expenditure of $74,950.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the cost thereof, be and is hereby authorized from the Voted Bond Fund 7702 in object class 06 Capital Outlay per the accounting codes in the attachments to this ordinance.
SECTION 8. That for 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 ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.