Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with George J. Igel & Co., Inc. for the Downtown Streetscape - North Market project and to provide payment for construction, construction administration and inspection services.
This contract includes the reconstruction of two roadways and resurfacing of one other roadway to support the development of the North Market Tower. Spruce Street and Wall Street will be reconstructed as paver roadways and sidewalks. Vine Street will be resurfaced. The improvements will also include curbs, paver and concrete sidewalks, street trees, and street lighting. The curb and sidewalk on the east side of Park Street will be replaced and curb extensions added adjacent to the existing North Market building, and other work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications set forth in the Bid Submittal Documents.
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is August 21, 2025. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express. Two bids were received on June 20, 2025 (both majority) and tabulated as follows:
Company Name Bid Amount City/State Majority/ODI Cert
George J. Igel & Co., Inc. $3,812,462.43 Columbus, OH Majority
Complete General Construction Co. $4,310,774.58 Columbus, OH Majority
Award is to be made to George J. Igel & Co., Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder for their bid of $3,812,462.43. The amount of construction administration and inspection services will be $419,370.87. The total legislated amount is $4,231,833.30.
Searches in the System for Award Management (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against George J. Igel & Co., Inc.
The certification of George J. Igel & Co., Inc. and all associated subcontractors was in good standing at the time the bid was awarded.
As part of their bid George J. Igel & Co., Inc. has proposed the following subcontractors to work on the project:
Company Name City/State Majority/ODI Certification
The Paul Peterson Company Columbus, Ohio MAJ
Griffin Pavement Striping, LLC Columbus, Ohio MAJ
U.S. Utility Contractor Company Columbus, Ohio WBE
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
The contract compliance number for George J. Igel & Co., Inc. is CC6024 and expires 12/10/26.
3. PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS
George J. Igel & Co., Inc. and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this contract is available and appropriated within Fund 7704, the Streets and Highways Bond Fund.
5. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested in order to complete needed improvements within the 2025 construction season at the earliest possible time to ensure the safety of the travelling public.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with George J. Igel & Co., Inc. for the Downtown Streetscape - North Market project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $4,231,833.30 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($4,231,833.30)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service is engaged in the Downtown Streetscape - North Market project; and
WHEREAS, the work for this project consists of the reconstruction of two roadways and resurfacing of one other roadway to support the development of the North Market Tower. Spruce Street and Wall Street will be reconstructed as paver roadways and sidewalks. Vine Street will be resurfaced. The improvements will also include curbs, paver and concrete sidewalks, street trees, and street lighting. The curb and sidewalk on the east side of Park Street will be replaced and curb extensions added adjacent to the existing North Market building; and other work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications set forth in the Bid Submittal Documents; and
WHEREAS, George J. Igel & Co., Inc. will be awarded the contract for the Downtown Streetscape - North Market project; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service requires funding to be available for the Downtown Streetscape - North Market project for construction expense along with construction administration and inspection services; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize an expenditure of up to $4,231,833.30 from the Street and Highway Bond Fund for this contract; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service in that it is immediately necessary to enter into contract with George J. Igel & Co., Inc.to complete needed improvements within the 2025 construction season and to ensure the safety of the travelling public, all for the immediate preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; and now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Public Service be and is hereby authorized to enter into a construction services contract with George J. Igel & Co., Inc., 3500 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43207, for the Downtown Streetscape - North Market project in the amount of up to $3,812,462.43 in accordance with the specifications and plans on file in the Office of Support Services, which are hereby approved; and to pay for necessary construction administration and inspection costs associated with the project up to a maximum of $419,370.87.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $4,231,833.30, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 7704 (Streets and Highways Bond Fund), Dept-Div 5912 (Design and Construction), Project P441768-100008 (North Market Streetscape Phase 2), in Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. Funds are hereby deemed appropriated and expenditures authorized to carry out the purposes of this ordinance and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 4. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 5. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer the unencumbered balance in a project account to the unallocated balance account within the same fund upon receipt of certification by the Director of the Department administering said project that the project has been completed and the monies are no longer required for said project.
SECTION 6. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.