Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Midstates Recreation for the 2021 CDBG Playground Improvements - Phase 2 Project. The contract amount is $494,758.00, with a contingency of $65,642.00, for a total of $560,400.00 being authorized by this ordinance.
The 2021 CDBG Playground Improvements - Phase 2 Project is focused upon providing safe and accessible play opportunities for children throughout the City. This Phase will replace two playgrounds at Livingston and Smith Road Parks. All of the playgrounds being replaced are over 20 years old and beyond their service life. These worn playgrounds will be replaced with new playgrounds that exceed current accessibility standards with updated rubberized safety surfacing. In addition, storm drainage equipment will be installed to address flooding. 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 9, 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:
Base Bids (before additional rubberized surface added to total):
Midstates Recreation (MAJ): $328,212.00
Snider Recreation, Inc. (MAJ): $400,000.00
DWA Recreation (MAJ): $471,346.71
After reviewing the bids that were submitted, it was determined that Midstates Recreation was the lowest and most responsive bidder. Midstates Recreation and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to prequalification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
Principal Parties:
Midstates Recreation
1279 Hazelton, Etna Road SW, Pataskala, Ohio 43062 ...
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