Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with The Righter Co., Inc. for the Lou Berliner Park Utilities Improvements - Phase 2 Project. The base contract amount is $150,300.00, with alternates totaling $105,640.00, and a contingency of $29,060.00, for a total of $285,000.00 being authorized by this ordinance.
This project will complete the utility services and site work required to provide restrooms and concession services at the Stand 4 area of Lou Berliner Sports Park. This area is where fields 18 through 25 are located. The first phase of this project extended sanitary sewer service, water service, and electrical service to the Stand 4 area. As the nation’s largest ball diamond complex, Lou Berliner Park services thousands of athletes and spectators from March through November. These improvements will enable the installation of semi-permanent restrooms and concession facilities for an additional 8 fields, increasing the number of full-service fields from 15 to 23. The project also includes providing electrical power to ball diamond backstops to install video cameras.
Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions (ODI designation status):
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on September 14, 2021 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on September 23, 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:
The Righter Co., Inc. (MAJ): $150,300.00
R.W. Setterlin Building Company (MAJ): $159,273.00
After reviewing the bids that were submitted, it was determined that The Righter Co., Inc. was the lowest and most responsive bidder. The Righter Co., Inc. and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to prequalification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
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