Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Strawser Paving Company, Inc. via the City’s Invitation For Bid Process for the Watershed Roadway Improvement Part 6 & Home Road Marina Improvements project, C.I.P Number 690384-100006 & 691502-100001, in an amount up to $747,737.40, and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services in an amount up to $2,000.00, for a total expenditure of $749,737.40.
Work includes pavement repair and resurfacing existing pavement at Griggs Roadway and at Home Road Marina. Pavement edge reconstruction is required to restore pavement to serviceable conditions and to provide a safe entrance to Griggs Dam from US-33. Full-depth pavement replacement is necessary in some areas, curb replacement, pavement overlay, and pavement sealing in others to preserve pavement integrity. The projects replace deteriorated parking blocks, re-stripe lots with new parking arrangements to provide ADA parking spaces at both areas and to provide user-friendly operation for boaters at Home Road Marina.
The Community Planning Area is 99 - Citywide.
TIMELINE:
The City anticipates issuing a Notice to Proceed (NTP) in the third quarter of 2026. All work shall be substantially complete within 70 days of the NTP, with final completion to occur within 90 calendar days.
ESTIMATED COST OF CONSTRUCTION:
The bid amount and proposed award amount is $747.703.40, including a 20% construction contingency amount that will be utilized to fund needed and approved changes in the work. No contract modifications are anticipated at this time.
Cost summary:
Original Contract $ 747,737.40
Future Anticipated Need $ 0.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $ 747,737.40
Prevailing Wages Charges $ 2,000.00
TOTAL LEGISLATION $ 749,737.40
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
The existing roadway conditions at Griggs and Home Road Marina need pavement repairs/resurfacing to preserve pavement integrity. Delaying this pavement treatment will lead to pavement failures and would result in higher cost of roadway reconstruction. The DPU and the Police Department use roadways at Griggs to access its facility and to service the city’s water supply reservoir. These projects are necessary to maintain safe access to recreational parks and waterways at Griggs and Home Road Marina.
The projects have been coordinating with all stakeholders for applicable permits and acceptable construction schedules that will not interfere with public events at Griggs and Home Road Marina.
3. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD
An Invitation for Bids for the Watershed Roadway Improvement Part 6 & Home Road Marina Improvements Project was advertised on the Bid Express website from April 17, 2026, through May 13, 2026. Two bids were received for the project and opened on May 13, 2026. The following companies submitted bids:
Company Bid Amount
1. Strawser Paving Company, Inc. $747,737.40
2. Decker Construction Company $963,802.84
Strawser Paving Company, Inc.’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $747,737.40.
3. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Strawser Paving Company, Inc.’s contract compliance number is CC006114 and expires 1/9/27.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Strawser Paving Company, Inc., or their subcontractors.
As part of their proposal, Strawser Paving Company, Inc. Company, Inc., has listed the following companies as subcontractors.
Company City Status
Griffin Pavement Striping Columbus, OH MAJ
The Paul Peterson Company Columbus, OH MAJ
Mid-West Landscape Columbus, OH MAJ
The certification of Strawser Paving Company, Inc. was in good standing at the time the bid was awarded.
4. PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS
Strawser Paving Company, Inc. has met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
5. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $747,737.40 is available and appropriated within the Water Bond Fund, Fund 6006. An amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget is needed to align budget authority with the proper project. It is also necessary to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund, Fund 6006, to align cash and appropriation with the proper project.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Strawser Paving Company, Inc., for the Watershed Roadway Improvement Part 6 & Home Road Marina Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $747,737.40 for the project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services. ($749,737.40)
Body
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities is engaged in the Watershed Roadway Improvement Part 6 & Home Road Marina Improvements project; and
WHEREAS, two bids for the Watershed Roadway Improvement Part 6 & Home Road Marina Improvements Project were received and opened on May 13, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid was from Strawser Paving Company, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget must be modified to align budget authority with the proper project; and
WHEREAS, a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund, Fund 6006, is needed to align cash and appropriation with the proper project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to pay Strawser Paving Company, Inc., for the work they perform for the Watershed Roadway Improvement Part 6 & Home Road Marina Improvements project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to expend funds from the Water Bond Fund, Fund 6006, to pay the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services for this project;
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction services contract with Strawser Paving Company, Inc., for the Watershed Roadway Improvement Part 6 & Home Road Marina Improvements project; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget authorized by Ordinance 1790-2025 be amended as per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance to establish sufficient budget authority for this project:
SECTION 2. That the transfer of cash between projects within the Water Bond Fund, Fund 6006, is authorized per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the Director of Public Utilities is hereby authorized to enter into a construction services contract for the Watershed Roadway Improvement Part 6 & Home Road Marina Improvements project with Strawser Paving Company, Inc., 1595 Frank Road, Columbus, OH 43223, in an amount up to $747,737.40, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract on file in the Department of Public Utilities and to obtain the necessary prevailing wage services for this project from the Department of Public Services in an amount up to $2,000.00.
SECTION 4. That the expenditure of up to $749,737.40, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized from the Water Bond Fund, Fund 6006, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 5. Funds are hereby deemed appropriated and expenditures and transfers authorized to carry out the purposes of this ordinance and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 6. 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 7. 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 8. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.