Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with OHM Advisors for professional engineering and architectural services associated with the improvements to the Adventure Center located in Franklin Park. The modification amount being authorized by this ordinance is $95,110.00.
In November of 2018, Ordinance 3161-2018 modified an existing design contract with OHM Advisors to include a renovation of the Adventure Center’s exterior in accordance with the Franklin Park Master Plan. During the design and bidding process, it was discovered that the roof and wooden arches on the Adventure Center were in a far more critical condition than originally expected. When the project was bid for construction, the low bid would have caused the department to exceed its budget for the project. As a result, the original design documents were separated into two separate contracts, one for exterior improvements and one for the roof, in order for the department to complete the project without paying unnecessary markups to a general contractor for the addition of a roof. By separating the construction contracts and rebidding the project, the department was able to save $215,740.00. As a result of the roof addition and separating the construction contracts, a $95,110.00 modification to OHM Advisor’s contract is needed so that the construction administration and management services originally to be provided may follow through to the completion of all phases of the project. The cost of the modification was determined using already established hourly rates in the original contract and the estimated duration of the Adventure Center improvements.
Principal Parties:
OHM Advisors
580 North 4th Street, Suite 630, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Harvey Schwager, 614-418-0600
Contract Compliance Number, Tax ID: 007505, 38-1691323
December 12, 2021
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