Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract for the construction of the Roadway Improvements - Riverview Drive/Olentangy River Road-West Terminus project. The Department of Public Utilities will also contribute funding for work within this project.
This project will reconstruct Riverview Drive between Olentangy River Road and Harley Drive. The project will construct a new storm sewer system, new curb and gutter, and full depth pavement replacement. This project also includes the installation of street lighting, minor sanitary and water line work, and altering the existing traffic signal at Olentangy River Road.
5,280 feet of 6.5 foot wide sidewalk will be added to both sides of Riverview Drive. Fifteen ADA ramps will also be added in this project. There is one bus stop and three transit routes within the limits of this project.
This project complies with the recommendation of the Pedestrian Thoroughfare Plan because it constructs sidewalks and curb ramps throughout the project. Pedestrian generators and destinations impacting the proposed project include over 25 multifamily buildings, 2 hotels, a mosque, and a bus stop.
Pedestrian Quality of Service analysis shows a marked improvement in the score by the features of this project.
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is August 15, 2012. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express. 7 bids were received on June 21, 2012 (all majority) and tabulated on June 22, 2012 as follows:
Bidder Bid Amount City/State* Majority/MBE/FBE
Shelly and Sands, Inc. $2,453,216.99 Zanesville, OH Majority
Decker Construction Co. $2,461,157.98 Columbus, OH Majority
Complete General Construction Co. $2,517,101.97 Columbus, OH Majority
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