Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Tyevco, Inc. for the Old Oaks Gazebo Electrification UIRF Project. The contract amount is $45,196.00, with a contingency of $4,804.00, for a total of $50,000.00 being authorized by this ordinance.
The Livingston Avenue Area Commission (LAVA-C) and Old Oaks Horticulture Club (OOHC) requested a gazebo and landscape improvements to Old Oaks Park through the Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund (UIRF) Program. The Recreation and Parks Department worked with the Area Commission and UIRF team to execute designing and building the gazebo. The gazebo and respective landscape improvements is currently maintained by OOHC. LAVA-C and OOHC requested that remaining funds in the UIRF budget be dedicated to providing electricity to the gazebo for small events and for holiday lights. This construction contract will create a new power service and a new, secured, vandal-resistant power pedestal for gazebo users. Electricity access will be administered through Recreation and Parks special events permitting process.
Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions (ODI designation status):
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on June 9, 2021 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on June 22, 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:
Tyevco, Inc. (MAJ): $45,196.00
After reviewing the bids that were submitted, it was determined that Tyevco, Inc. was the lowest and most responsive bidder. Tyevco, 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:
Tyevco,, Inc.
1678 West Audubon Blvd., Lancaster, Ohio 43130 ...
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