Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Resource International, Inc. for survey and design services for the Glenwood Park Improvements 2020 Project. The contract amount being authorized by this ordinance is $23,446.00.
Glenwood Park is a historic and iconic 16 acre community park serving as a gateway to the Greater Hilltop neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. Approximately half of the park is forested and in need of park improvements as well as a survey of current conditions. There are vernal pools within the forest. There is also the potential that wetlands are within the forest. The forest has invasive shrubs, such as honeysuckle, that block visibility, leading to safety concerns while park visitors use the informal trails. For the past decade, community members have expressed interest in making the natural area of Glenwood Park more accessible.
The intent of this project is to provide the Recreation and Parks Department with options for potential designs of the 8 acre natural wooded area of Glenwood Park. The priorities being considered are a safe and open space that is accessible to the community, improved nature trails and opportunities for educational signage, increased visibility under mature trees, and a healthy functioning forest ecosystem that marries park use and natural environments.
Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions (ODI designation status):
Proposals were requested from pre-qualified architecture and engineering firms that were pre-qualified internally through the bi-annual Request for Statement of Qualification (RFSQ) process outlined by Ordinance 2050-2020. Proposals were requested October 19, 2020 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on October 28, 2020. Proposals were received from the following companies:
Resource International, Inc. (WBE)
DLZ Ohio, Inc. (MBE)
Environmental Design Group (MAJ)
GPD Group (MAJ)
Of note, professional services c...
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