Explanation
Background:
The Academy Park Suspension bridge spans Alum Creek south of Broad Street and entering into Wolfe Park. Built by the city in 1922, the structure is the only remaining cable suspension bridge in Central Ohio, and is an important bridge on the regional Alum Creek Trail. The bridge is rated in moderate to poor condition. The department solicited an inspection of the bridge, including evaluating the concrete towers, deck, railing, cables, and hangers. The inspection report detailed a list of repairs and recommendations to renovate the bridge and provide increased stability and safety. This includes rebuilding two towers, new decking and beams, new railing, and approach improvements. The inspection report provided the scope of work for the Design/Build proposals.
In November of 2012, the department organized a selection team, and in accordance with Section 329.14 of the Columbus City Code, a Request for Proposals was solicited.
Proposals were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on November 29, 2012 for Design/Build Services, Academy Park Suspension Bridge as follows:
Status
Shaw and Holter, Inc MAJ
Righter Construction Company MAJ
Double ZZ Construction Company MAJ
Interviews were held in December, 2012, and the team of Shaw and Holter, Inc. was recommended, and the Director of Recreation and Parks concurred.
The scope of the project will be to renovate the suspension bridge, including reconstructing two towers, installing stabilizer beams and decking, patching two towers, providing new hangers and hardware, new railings, and new concrete approach slabs.
Principal Parties:
Shaw and Holter, Inc.
2625 Coonpath Road
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 653-1864
shawholter@gmail.com
Contract Compliance # 34-1154679
Fiscal Impact:
$492,000.00
Title
To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $486,600.00 within the voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund 702; to amend the 2012 Capital Improvem...
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