Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Strawser Paving Company, Inc. for the Anheuser Busch Sports Park - 4 Outdoor Pickleball Courts Project. The contract amount is $771,998.99 with a contingency of $78,001.01, for a total of $850,000.00 being authorized by this ordinance.
Anheuser Busch Sports Park, located at 4990 Olentangy River Road, currently features eight regulation baseball diamonds, the Bill McDonald Athletic Complex, and ample parking on the north side of the park. Recreation and Parks is proposing to add four pickleball courts in place of the one soccer field on the north side and relocate that soccer field to one of the existing ball diamonds. This contract consists of installing four outdoor fenced pickleball courts with shade structures. The project also includes asphalt paving, site grading, and new storm sewer installation. Construction is scheduled to start this spring and conclude by summer of 2024.
Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions (Office of Diversity and Inclusion designation status):
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on December 20, 2023 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on January 16, 2024. Bids were received from the following companies:
Strawser Paving Company (MAJ): $771,998.99
After reviewing the bids that were submitted, it was determined that Strawser Paving Company, Inc. was the lowest and most responsive bidder. Strawser Paving Company, Inc. and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to prequalification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
As part of their bid, Strawser Paving Company, Inc. has proposed the following vendors to fulfill the Office of Diversity and Inclusion project goal:
US Utility (MBE)
Certification of the MBE’s and WBE’s being proposed are in good standing at the time the bid is being awarde...
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