Explanation
This ordinance is to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Trucco Construction Co. for the Lou Berliner Park Utility Service Improvements 2019 project.
Background: This project will extend sanitary sewer service, water service, and electrical service to fields 18 through 25 at Lou Berliner Park. As the nation’s largest ball diamond complex, Lou Berliner Park services thousands of athletes and spectators from March through November. These improvements will enable the installation of semi-permanent restrooms and concession facilities for an additional 8 fields. This will increase the number of full-service fields from 15 to 23. The project also includes repaving of the pedestrian areas around diamonds 10-13.
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on October 23, 2019 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on November 5, 2019. Bids were received from the following vendors:
Company Status Amount
Trucco Construction Co (MAJ) $695,500.00
Columbus Asphalt Paving Inc. (MAJ) $844,830.00
M&D Blacktop (MAJ) Non-responsive
After reviewing the proposals that were submitted, it was determine that Trucco Construction Co was the lowest and most responsive bidder.
Trucco Construction Co and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to prequalification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
Principal Parties:
Trucco Construction Co
3531 Airport Rd.
Delaware, OH 43015
Randy King, 740.417.9010, x5829
CCN: 31-1293605
March 21, 2020
Emergency Justification: An emergency is being requested in order to begin construction as soon as possible to minimize impacts on the 2020 leagues and tournament schedules.
Benefits to the Public: Berliner Sports Park is open to the public and offers numerous leagues that are accessible to the community. These utility improvements will improve the ...
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