Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with Elford, Inc. for the Construction of the Westside Early Learning Center located at 45 Clarendon Avenue.
This project is for the construction of a new-build facility, a two story 50,000 square foot space focused on pre-kindergarten learning for 3-5 year old children. The maximum enrollment capacity is estimated at 240 total student enrollment. There are four consultation rooms for specialized services including a medical station, a full service kitchen with a cafeteria and multipurpose space, an indoor and outdoor playground, an indoor activity room, an outdoor courtyard and an exterior garden space. Support spaces include a teacher’s break room and workroom, administrative offices for the Director and staff, a conference room and an emergency storm shelter. The basement of the facility houses the mechanical spaces, storage for food and building use as well as a walk-in refrigerator.
Formal bids were solicited and the City received three (3) bids (0 FBE, 0 MBE) on September 29, 2020 as follows:
Company City Bid Amount AS1/FBE/MBE
Elford, Inc Columbus $20,070,522.00 EBOCC
R.W. Setterlin Building Company Columbus $20,201,842.00 EBOCC
2K General Company Columbus $20,451,522.00 EBOCC
Elford, Inc. submitted the lowest responsive bid of $20,070,522.00. The Office of Construction Management recommends the bid award be made to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder Elford, Inc.
Elford, Inc. Contract Compliance No. 31-4371060, expiration date May 27, 2022.
Emergency action is requested to prevent delays of construction material due to COVID 19 and to complete some site work prior to winter.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $20,070,522.00 with Elford, Inc. for construction of the Westside Early Learning Center. It is necessary to certify $6,500,000 in...
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