Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with The Righter Company, Inc. for the construction of the Griggs Boat Launch Improvements Project. The contract amount is $1,249,490.00. An additional $2,000.00 is being authorized for prevailing wage coordination through the Department of Public Service for a total of $1,251,490.00 being authorized by this ordinance.
The City of Columbus (City) Departments of Public Utilities and Recreation and Parks coordinated with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) to invest funding in the Nottingham and Trabue-Murphy Boat Ramps located at Griggs Reservoir along the east side of the Scioto River. The Director of Public Utilities and the Director of Recreation and Parks entered into a Maximum Reimbursement Cooperative Agreement with ODNR for the Nottingham Boat Ramp, located on the Griggs Reservoir as authorized by Ordinance 1145-2020. The Nottingham Ramp is one of two ramps, the other being the Trabue-Murphy Ramp, that are being proposed for rehabilitation as part of an overall improvement project. ODNR has designated a maximum of $800,000.00 in funding towards this improvement in the form of a reimbursement. The funding from this agreement applies only to the Nottingham Boat Ramp. The Trabue-Murphy Ramp is not eligible for funding from ODNR as it is a non-motorized paddle craft access point to Griggs Reservoir.
The scope of work for the Griggs Boat Launch Improvements Project includes improvements to the boat launch ramps and site improvements. The project scope includes removal and replacement of existing concrete boat launch ramps and abutments. Existing floating docks at each location are to be replaced or refurbished and re-installed. Parking improvements to be made will meet ADA standards. There will also be improvements to sidewalks as well as seeding and mulching improvements.
The project is estimated to start construction in October 2020 and is anticipated to be complete in the April 2022. In order to minimize disruption to the park, milestones are included in the bid documents to have Trabue-Murphy ramp substantially complete by May 2021 and Nottingham ramp to be substantially complete by December 2021.
Proposals were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on July 30, 2020 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on August 19, 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
The Righter Co., Inc. (MAJ) $1,249,490.00
Sunesis Construction Co. (MAJ) $1,368,831.20
Precise Pile Driving Inc. (MAJ) $742,302.00 (non-responsive)
After reviewing the bids that were submitted, it was determine that The Righter Co., Inc. was the lowest and most responsive bidder. Precise Pile Driving Inc. was not pre-qualified with the City at the time of the bid opening so they were considered non-responsive for this project. The Righter Co., Inc. and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to prequalification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
Principal Parties:
Righter Company, Inc.
2424 Harrison Road, Columbus, Ohio 43204
Mike Killilea, 614-272-9700
Contract Compliance Number, Tax ID: 004433, 31-0889208
December 17, 2021
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested so the multi-year project can be started in the early Fall of 2020, allowing the project to be completed by the target of Spring of 2022, keeping the impact to reservoir users to a minimum.
Benefits to the Public: The improvements being made to the existing boat launch ramps and abutments will allow for residents to more easily and safely access the reservoir during the year. An additional boat launch ramp is being added to each site and this will increase the efficiency of residents accessing and exiting the reservoir with their boats. The parking improvements include ADA parking spaces and will increase accessibility to all residents.
Community Input/Issues: The Recreation and Parks Department and the Department of Public Utilities (Division of Water) worked together to obtain feedback from the community during the design phase of the project. The community has shared their discontent with the degrading boat launch ramps through various methods. The community has also expressed a desire to increase access/exit capacity to Griggs Reservoir as it can often be crowded during peak season.
Area(s) Affected: West Scioto (37)
Master Plan Relation: This project supports the departments’ Master Plan by providing access for different types of watercraft, improving the ease of use and promoting blueways. It also improves the overall maintenance standards and safety at Griggs Reservoir.
Fiscal Impact: $1,251,490.00 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 contract with The Righter Company, Inc. for the construction of the Griggs Boat Launch Improvements Project; to authorize the transfer of $1,251,490.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund, to authorize the amendment of the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $1,251,490.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,251,490.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with The Righter Company, Inc. for the construction of the Griggs Boat Launch Improvements Project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the amendment of the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance 1326-2019 in order to provide sufficient budget authority for this and future projects; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the transfer of $1,251,490.00 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $1,251,490.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted 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 to enter into this contract so the multi-year project can be started in the early Fall of 2020, allowing the project to be completed by the target of Spring of 2022, keeping the impact to reservoir users 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 The Righter Company, Inc. for the construction of the Griggs Boat Launch Improvements 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 $1,251,490.00 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) / $1,397,204 / ($1,251,490) / $145,714
Fund 7702; P511003-201901; Griggs Boat Launch Improvements (SIT Supported) / $0 / $1,251,490 / $1,251,490
SECTION 7. For the purpose stated in Section 1, the expenditure of $1,251,490.00 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 8. 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.