Explanation
This ordinance is to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks to modify an existing contract with Righter Company (Ord. 1577-2019) for the repair of a storm sewer overflow drain line for the pond at Goodale Park.
Background: The improvements requested to repair the storm sewer drain are for the roadway excavation, maintenance of traffic, pipe repair, and site restoration for a collapsed storm sewer drain that runs from Goodale Park Pond under the southbound lane of Park St and ties into the sewer main approximately 20ft. underground. The repairs are necessary to allow for proper operation of the storm overflow and for future pond drawdown and maintenance operations.
Per City Code (329.09) as it applies to contract modifications:
1. The amount of additional funds to be expended under these modifications?
a. Requesting $83,500.00 to modify the construction contract with Righter Company to provide storm sewer overflow drain line repairs for the pond at Goodale Park.
2. Why the need for additional funds could not have been seen at the times that the contracts were initially awarded?
a. This repair is for an unknown field condition that impacts the normal overflow and draining functions of the park. The issue became apparent during the initial drawdown of the pump repair project we were unable to dewater the pond as expected. City SMOC staff assisted in attempting to clear the drain pipe but were unsuccessful. During their investigation a camera was placed in the pipe and we were able to determine that the pipe had collapsed causing blockage.
3. Why is not in our best interest to award additional work through another procurement process?
a. Righter Co is currently mobilized on site, have crews available immediately, and are capable of the work as they often complete similar work for DOSD. Proceeding with another procurement process would stop work currently and cause delay.
4. How were the prices for these modifications determined?
a. City staff and Righter Co developed a scope of work and concluded on a reasonable and agreeable solution to repair the damage.
Original Contracts and Proposals were advertised through Vendor Services on May 13, 2019, in accordance with City Code Chapter 329, and received by the Recreation and Parks Department.
Company Status Amount
Righter Co (MAJ) $293,560.00
It was determined that Righter Co was the most responsive.
Vendors 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
31-0889208
12/17/21
Emergency Justification: An emergency is being requested in order to have the pond restored and functional by Spring 2020.
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: The expenditure of $330,000.00 was legislated for the Goodale Park Fountain project by Ordinance 1577-2019. This ordinance will provide funding that will modify the previously authorized amount by $83,500.00. $83,500.00 is budgeted and available from and within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund 7747 to meet the financial obligations of this contract modification. The aggregate total amount authorized, including this modification, is $413,500.00.
Title
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing contract with Righter Company for the repair of a storm sewer overflow drain line for the pond at Goodale Park; to authorize the appropriation of $61,094.54 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $83,500.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvements Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($83,500.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it necessary to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify an existing contract with Righter Company (Ord. 1577-2019) for the repair of a storm sewer overflow drain line for the pond at Goodale Park; and
WHEREAS, it necessary to authorize the appropriation of $61,094.54 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; and
WHEREAS, it necessary to authorize the expenditure of $83,500.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvements Fund; 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 to modify an existing contract with Righter Company thereby preserving the public peace , property, 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 Department be and is hereby authorized to modify an existing contract with Righter Company, previously authorized by Ord. No. 1577-2019, for the repair of a storm sewer overflow drain line for the pond at Goodale Park.
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 appropriation of $61,094.54 is authorized from and within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund 7747.
SECTION 6. For the purpose stated in Section 1, the expenditure of $83,500.00 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 7. 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 ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.