Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with 2K General Construction for the Adventure Center Exterior Renovations Project. The contract amount is $684,260.00, with a contingency of $112,240.00, for a total of $796,500.00. An additional $3,500.00 is being authorized for prevailing wage coordination, permitting, and inspection through the Department of Public Service for a total of $800,000.00 being authorized by this ordinance.
The Adventure Center, located in Franklin Park, is currently used by the Department’s Therapeutic Recreation Section, offering programming that is modified to meet the need of individuals with disabilities. The scope of improvements for this phase of the Adventure Center Exterior Renovations Project includes removal of the existing entry canopy, wooden arch repair, and replacement of the exterior siding of the building. Future legislation will authorize additional improvements to the roof and the replacement of the entry canopy, improving the overall appearance of the facility and addressing existing drainage issues.
Proposals were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Chapter 329, on August 4, 2020 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on August 20, 2020. This project was also picked up by various local and regional plan rooms and distributed to their membership. Proposals were received from the following companies:
Company Status Amount
2K General Construction (MAJ) $684,260.00
R.W. Setterlin Building Company (MAJ) $697,500.00
After reviewing the bids that were submitted, it was determine that 2K General Construction was the lowest and most responsive bidder. 2K General Construction and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to prequalification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
Principal Parties:
2K General Construction
19 Gruber Street, Delaware, Ohio 43015
Clayton Morgan, 740-417-9195
Contract Compliance Number, Tax ID: 005739, 31-1653018
July 13, 2022
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested so that the Recreation and Parks Department can start the project in October 2020 and to have the work substantially complete by the spring of 2021, keeping the impact on center users to a minimum. More specifically, Asian Festival is tentatively scheduled for May 2021 and the goal is for the project to be complete prior to this large event.
Benefits to the Public: These improvements will improve the functionality and extend the useful life of the facility. The visual aesthetics of the facility, located in the center of Franklin Park, will also be greatly improved.
Community Input/Issues: Community input has been considered through discussions with Therapeutic Recreation staff who host programming in the facility and have extensive experience with visitors of all abilities.
Area(s) Affected: Near East (56)
Master Plan Relation: This project supports the departments’ Master Plan by increasing accessibility, maximizing the use of existing recreational facilities, and enhancing programming offered to the community.
Fiscal Impact: $800,000.00 is budgeted and available from within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 to meet the financial obligations of this contract.
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To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into to enter into contract with 2K General Construction for the Adventure Center Exterior Renovations Project; to authorize the expenditure of $800,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($800,000.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with 2K General Construction for the Adventure Center Exterior Renovations Project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $800,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director to enter into this contract so that the work can be substantially complete by the spring of 2021, keeping the impact on center users and the tentatively scheduled Asian Festival to a minimum, all for the preservation of public peace, property, health, welfare, and safety; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks be and is hereby authorized to enter into contract with 2K General Construction for the Adventure Center Exterior Renovations 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 $800,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the cost thereof, be and is hereby authorized from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 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 ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.