Explanation
BACKGROUND: Work under this project consists of replacement of the Fairwood Facility HVAC unit 26, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, and City of Columbus Construction and Material Specifications.
Planning Area: 63 - Southside
PROJECT TIMELINE: Contract work is required to be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 240 days (substantial completion) and 270 calendar days (final completion) from the date that a Notice To Proceed (NTP) is given by the City. The City anticipates issuing a Notice to proceed on or about June 2021.
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION: The Division advertised for competitive bids submission for the subject services on the City's Vendor Services website and in the City Bulletin in accordance with the overall provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code. The Division of Sewerage and Drainage received two (2) bids on March 17, 2021 from the following companies:
NAME TAX ID DAX # Expiration Status
Complete Temperature Control Co. 31-1201236 004830 9/30/2022 MAJ
Comfort Systems USA - Ohio, Inc. 34-1291420 006603 3/18/2022 MAJ
Comfort Systems USA - Ohio, Inc. was the apparent low bidder but was not Construction Prequalified at the time and date of the bid opening and as a result was determined to be non-responsive. Complete General Temperature Control Co. was the second lowest bidder and was deemed responsive.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION is not requested for this project.
ECONOMIC / ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: Many of the HVAC & air purification units are approaching the end of their useful life and are becoming increasingly difficult to repair and maintain. A DOSD replacement program was developed under CIP 650265-100100. Replacement of failing HVAC & air purification units will provide proper environmental controls for essential process equipment, electrical equipment, furnishings, structures and documents. The replacement uni...
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