Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Snider Recreation, Inc. for the 2021 CDBG Playground Improvements - Phase 1 Project. The contract amount is $500,000.00, with a contingency of $100,000.00, for a total of $600,000.00 being authorized by this ordinance.
The 2021 CDBG Playground Improvements - Phase 1 Project is focused upon providing safe and accessible play opportunities for children throughout the City. This Phase will replace four playgrounds at Millbrook, Hilliard Green, Hilltonia and Sullivant Gardens Parks. All of the playgrounds being replaced are over 20 years old and beyond their service life. These playgrounds will be replaced with new equipment and updated rubberized safety surfacing, which will substantially improve accessibility. One of the four play spaces, Sullivant Gardens Park Playground, will be specially improved to a universally accessible playground to encourage inclusiveness. The project is anticipated to start in the summer of 2021 and be completed in November of 2021.
Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions (ODI designation status):
Proposals were advertised through Vendor Services and Bid Express, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on May 22, 2021 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on June 17, 2021. This project was also picked up by various local and regional plan rooms and distributed to their membership. Bids were received from the following companies:
Snider Recreation, Inc. (MAJ): $500,000.00
Playworld Midstates (MAJ): $511,595.81
DWA Recreation (MAJ): $561,410.32
After reviewing the bids that were submitted, it was determined that Snider Recreation, Inc. was the lowest and most responsive bidder. Snider Recreation, 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:
Snider Recreation, I...
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