Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with Tyevco for the Cultural Arts Center Parking Lot and Site Improvements Project. The modification amount being authorized by this ordinance is $8,000.00.
The Cultural Arts Center (CAC) Parking Lot is mainly used for Columbus Recreation and Parks Department staff and program participants. This facility and lot also hosts guests during special events, including festivals, weddings, and other special engagements. The Cultural Arts Center Parking Lot is constructed of brick pavers, including both historical pavers and new replacement pavers. Over time, areas of the brick paver lot have warped from the force applied from vehicles making turns, causing bricks to pop out and expose the subgrade of the parking lot. The damaged parking lot poses significant safety issues and trip hazards, increasing the chance for pedestrians to fall and/or twist ankles. Leaving the damaged lot as is will also accelerate further damage and increasing safety hazards. The parking lot was repaired within the last five years but the repair was insufficient in addressing the problem causing the brick pavers to warp out of place. This contract will construct a long term and resilient solution for the brick paver parking lot. The historical brick pavers will be preserved and the warped brick paver lot will be repaired using a more heavy-duty detail. Additionally, a concrete pad and 4 bike racks will be installed as part of these improvements.
By modifying this contract, unanticipated electrical conflicts found in the field will be mitigated to allow for the construction work to proceed per plan. This modification will allow Tyevco to perform additional work to relocate existing utility conflicts that were discovered once construction started. Advertising to another bidder will not yield a desired result as Tyevco has a strong project understanding and has the...
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