Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract for the construction of the Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Refugee Road Sidewalks Project.
This project will construct 5 foot wide sidewalks on the south side of Refugee Road and an 8 foot wide shared use path on the north side of Refugee Road from Hamilton Road to the Big Walnut Creek. The project will also construct Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps and minor drainage improvements. 2,227 feet of 5 foot wide sidewalk will be added to the south side and 2,400 feet of 8 foot wide share-use path will be constructed on the south side of Refugee Road. 11 ADA ramps will be added or reconstructed in this project. There are 6 bus stops and 3 transit routes within the limits of this project. Pedestrian generators and destinations impacting the proposed project include multiple apartment buildings, several churches, and 4 restaurants.
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is August 3, 2011. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through vendor services. 1 bid was received on June 23, 2011 (1 majority) and tabulated on June 24, 2011 as follows:
Company Name Bid Amt City/State Majority/MBE/FBE
Columbus Asphalt Paving, Inc. $469,980.49 Gahanna, OH Majority
Award is to be made to Columbus Asphalt Paving, Inc., as the lowest, best, most responsive and most responsible bidder.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Columbus Asphalt Paving, Inc. .
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Columbus Asphalt Paving, Inc. contract compliance number is 310857095 and expires 1/12/12.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding authority for this project is budgeted within the 2011 Capital Improvement Budget. This expense can be accomm...
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