Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This Ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, with BBCO Design LLC for professional architectural / engineering services for the design and assessment of the following three Neighborhood Facilities projects:
Star House
The Refuge
Reeb Avenue Center
Funding for this project will come from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program provides annual grants on a formula basis to cities and counties to develop viable urban communities. An appropriation of funds will be needed to align this Ordinance with the Draft FY 2023 Annual Action Plan as approved by City Council through the adoption of Ordinance No. 3353-2022.
The Director of Finance and Management will also enter into agreements with the three community-based organizations, Star House, The Refuge, and Reeb Avenue Center, to define responsibilities regarding the planned improvements to said facilities.
2. BID INFORMATION: The selection of the firm providing the professional architectural / engineering services has been performed in accordance with the procedures set forth in Columbus City Code, Section 329, "Awarding professional service contracts through requests for proposals."
Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) were opened on December 7, 2022. Three (3) bids were received.
1. BBCO Design LLC
2. Hardlines Design Co.
3. Allison Structural Group LTD
An evaluation committee reviewed and scored the proposals based on the criteria included Columbus City Code, Section 329. The Department of Finance and Management recommends an agreement be awarded to BBCO Design LLC.
3. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFO: 27-1134922, DAX No. 019748, expires 3/16/24, WBE
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