Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract for the construction of the Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Mt. Vernon Avenue-Weber Road-Kenny Road Sidewalks Project.
This project will construct sidewalks and associated handicap ramps on Kenny Road from Bricker Avenue to Ackerman Road, Weber Road from I-71 to Cleveland Avenue and Mt. Vernon Avenue from 5th Street to 6th Street (1.25 miles). Driveway approaches will be replaced as needed to meet ADA requirements. 1.25 miles of 5 foot and 7 foot wide sidewalk will be added or reconstructed in this project on both sides of Kenny Road, Weber Road and Mt. Vernon Avenue. 136 ADA ramps will be added or reconstructed in this project. Also, as part of this project, relocation of Division of Power and Water (Power) utility poles wil require relocation. This ordinance establishes funding to reimburse the Division of Power and Water (Power) for this purpose. There are 25 bus stops and transit routes within the limits of this project. New sidewalks wll fill in gaps where there are no sidewalks within the project limits. Pedestrian generators and destinations impacting the proposed project include Cranbrook School, Como Elementary School, Linden Elementary School, St. Patricks Elementary School.
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is August 8, 2011. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through vendor services. The contract length is 90 days from the notice to proceed date. 5 bids were received on June 16, 2011 (5 majority) and tabulated on June 17, 2011 as follows:
Company Name Bid Amt City/State Majority/MBE/FBE
Nickolas Savko & Sons, Inc. $621,668.08 Columbus, OH Majority
G&G Cement Contractors, LLC $630,482.33 Columbus, OH Majority
Columbus Asphalt Paving, Inc. $655...
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