Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with Environmental Design Group, LLC (EDG) for professional engineering services for the Trail Connections 2019 Project. The modification amount being authorized by this ordinance is $8,866.84. This project is funded by the Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund (UIRF) Program.
This project involves engineering services for improvements to the Olentangy Trail at Dodridge Street and the Alum Creek Trail at Frebis Avenue and Integrity Drive. This modification focuses on the connection to the Olentangy Trail near the Dodridge Street Bridge. Public access to the Olentangy Trail near the Dodridge Street Bridge is limited for over a mile between the Tuttle Park area north to Clinton Como Park at Weber Road. A proposed connection to the Olentangy Trail at Dodridge Street will allow much needed direct access to the Olentangy Trail from the northern portion of the University District.
The purpose of this contract modification is a result of Recreation and Parks’ decision to change the design and construction drawings from pre-fabricated metal stairs to natural stone steps. This decision was required as the existing geotechnical conditions of the site do not permit the construction of the initial intended design. This change in material and application will require the Department and EDG to revisit geotechnical conditions and to design natural stone into the slope instead of drilling piers for foundations. There will also be additional design work related to grading, stormwater management, and construction cost estimating services with the scope change. By modifying this contract, EDG will redesign the connection from the Olentangy Trail to the Dodridge Street Bridge into a more constructible, cost effective trail connection. To date, EDG has completed the survey and carried the design and construction plans through Stage 2 design. It is mor...
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