Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract (ord. 0480-2018 and 2820-2018) to provide professional architectural and engineering services with O.A. Spencer for the King Arts Complex HVAC Improvements.
Background: Located on the near East side of Columbus, in one of the oldest areas of African-American life in the city, the King Arts Complex opened in March 1987, after the renovation of the Pythian Theater, originally built in 1925 in the Colonial Revival style of architecture and added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 25, 1983 under the name “York Rite Masonic Temple.”
Additional renovations of the building opened in October of 1989, creating a 60,000sf facility, serving as a major anchor for development in the King-Lincoln District. The King Arts Complex is an oasis for cultural and educational activities as well as community facility for special events.
Regular maintenance, repairs and replacements of essential utilities such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, water, sewer and electric items are required to be able to maintain the facility to allow the cultural activities flourish throughout the community. This project will replace existing central heating systems and sewer lines.
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 $25,000.00 to modify the professional services contract with O.A. Spencer. to include final construction documents and services during construction for the HVAC Improvements for the King Arts Complex.
2. Why the need for additional funds could not have been seen at the times that the contracts were initially awarded?
a. It was not realized until after we initially entered into contract with O.A. Spencer that the scope of the project has been changing due to unfavorable bidding conditions. The project was bid for constr...
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