Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Kramer Engineers to provide design services for the Lighting Improvements 2022 Project. The contract amount being authorized by this ordinance is $70,508.20.
The Lighting Improvements 2022 Project will upgrade antiquated and inefficient lighting systems. The gymnasiums at Blackburn and Barack Community Centers and the tennis courts at Woodward Park will receive the improvements. The existing fixtures are high-intensity discharge lights with ballasts beyond their expected service life and they will be replaced with high-efficiency LED lighting. Additional egress lighting will be added to the gymnasiums to improve safety as well.
Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions (ODI designation status):
Proposals were advertised to three firms that were pre-qualified through the bi-annual Request for Statement of Qualification (RFSQ) process, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on March 3, 2022 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on March 18, 2022. Request for proposals were sent to the following companies:
Advanced Engineering Consultants (MBE)
Fishbeck (MAJ)
Kramer Engineers (MAJ)
Of note, professional services contracts are quality based selections and not based on price. Costs were not requested nor where they part of this evaluation.
In accordance with City Code, a selection team evaluated the proposals and recommended Kramer Engineers be selected to perform the work. The firm was chosen based on their referenced projects, experience, qualifications, availability, timeline, and project approach.
Principal Parties:
Ralph J Kramer DBA Kramer Engineers
394 Oak Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Ralph Kramer, 614-233-6911
Contract Compliance Number, Tax ID: 004629, 31-1035777
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: June 23, 2023
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is reque...
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