Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Smoot Construction Company of Ohio for the Hoover Amenities Project. The contract amount is $3,000,000.00 being authorized by this ordinance.
The Hoover Amenities project is located at three distinct locations around the Hoover Reservoir. The fishing pier and boat launch ramp project aspects can be found near the intersection of Sunbury Road and Walnut Street at 7940 South Sunbury Road. The mudflats boardwalk is located at the north end of the reservoir and is located off of Front Street near Galena, Ohio. At both of these locations there are existing facilities that will require demolition and removal. The fishing pier will be newly installed infrastructure.
The Recreation and Parks Department proposes to deliver this project using a Construction Manager at Risk contract. This delivery method will save the project money and time compared to traditional project delivery methods in this labor short market. CMAR is a “best value” selection in lieu of a “low bid” selection associated with traditional project deliveries. During a “best value” selection, a vendor’s qualifications are evaluated and weighted as part of a total score. Costs, including project overhead, profit, and contingencies are evaluated, weighted, and scored. The vendor with the highest combined score represents the “best value.” During this selection process, Smoot Construction Company of Ohio represented the “best value.”
This contract will allow for procurement of long lead time materials such as boardwalk piers, pre-manufactured concrete planks, and railings. Plans are currently eighty percent complete and materials are ready to be procured. Procuring these materials early reduces the duration of the construction schedule, saving overhead costs for the project which translates into significant project savings to the city.
The scope of the work shall incl...
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