Trotter work still set to finish late this year

In February, Columbus councilmen agreed to make the city its own contractor for a $1.65 million Trotter Convention Center renovation after bids for a general contractor came in well above project budget.

City project managing firm J5 Broaddus was tasked with acting as the city's agent and split the project into 11 separate components. Bids on the first two projects, rooftop improvements and the rooftop air conditioner, were opened Tuesday. Councilmen will have the option to approve the low bidder or lowest and best bidder when they meet next Tuesday.

The low bidder for the rooftop was Graham Roofing of West Point at $92,533, which said it could complete its part of the project within 90 days of starting. Advanced Air Systems of Columbus had the lowest bid for rooftop air conditioner installation at $19,208 with a 45-day project completion timeframe. Each component had three bidders.

J5 Broaddus senior project manager Robyn Eastman said his estimates were $90,000 for the rooftop and $25,000 for the air conditioning unit.

Bids for two more components, interiors and lighting, will be opened April 22. Bid openings for courtyard improvements and flooring will be opened May 6. Project architect Major Andrews IV is putting together information packages for four more components, including Internet installation, lobby paneling, exterior repairs to the north patio and interior painting.

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Trotter work still set to finish late this year