Explanation
Background: The Transportation Division is required to install ADA curb ramps at new signalized intersections. This project will allow us to meet those requirements. This Project will allow the division to build ramps at specified locations once the signal pole(s) have been erected. This project details the installation of ADA compliant curb ramps at the intersections of various city streets, which includes installation of curb ramps, curb and gutter removal and replacement, pavement planning, and pavement repairs. Construction of these curb ramps is in accordance with the Settlement Agreement entered into by the City of Columbus, et al., and the Ohio Statewide Independent Living Council, et al, Civil Action No.: C2-99-297.
Bids were received by the Transportation Division on November 16, 2006 and the results are as follows:
Contractor Bid Amount Contr. Compl.# Majority/Minority
G & G Cement Contractors $151,525.00 31-0924129 Majority
Decker Construction Co. $157,290.00 31-0983557 Majority
G. Marchi & Sons $175,587.50 31-1632119 Majority
Gaddis & Sons, Inc. $216,100.00 31-0818069 Minority
It is recommended that the contract be awarded to G & G Cement Contractors (CC# 31-0924129, expires 11/20/08) who submitted the lowest, responsive and responsible and best bid.
Fiscal Impact: The contract amount for this project will be $200,000.00. This expenditure has been budgeted in the 2006 Transportation Division Bond Sale in the amount of $143,000.00 in the Signal Ramp Improvement Project. Additional Funding in the amount of $57,000.00 is available due to encumbrance cancellations from completed projects. $141,350.00 has been expended on a similar projects over the past three years.
Emergency action is requested in order to providing funding as soon as possible to construct signal ramps at needed location, to keep this project on schedule, and meet community commitments.
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To authorize the Public Service Director to enter into a contract with G & G Cement Contractors for the On-Call Traffic Signal ADA Ramp Construction 2007 project for the Transportation Division, to amend the 2006 CIB; to authorize the transfer of $57,000.00 within the 1995, 1999, 2004 Voted Streets and Highways Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the 1995, 1999, 2004 Voted Streets and Highways Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the need exists for replacement of deteriorated and damaged curbs within the downtown area of the City of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, bids were received and tabulated on November 16, 2005 for On-Call Traffic Signal ADA Ramp Construction 2007; and
WHEREAS, a satisfactory low bid has been received; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2006 Capital Improvement Budget; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service, Transportation Division, in that this funding should be approved immediately so the work may proceed without delay, thereby preserving the public health, peace, and safety; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Public Service Director be and is hereby authorized to enter into a contract for On-Call Traffic Signal ADA Ramp Construction 2007 in the amount of $150,000.00 with G & G Cement Contractors, 2849 Switzer Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, 43219, the lowest and best bidder therefore and in accordance with the specifications and plans on file in the office of the City Engineer.
SECTION 2. That the 2006 CIB be amended as follows:
Project Number/Project Name/Current CIB Amount/Amended Amount/CIB Amount as Amended
530034/Spring Sandusky Interchange (Carryover) / $28,213.03 (Carryover) / ($28,213.03) (Carryover) / $0.00 (Carryover)
530050/Clintonville Matching Funds (Carryover) / $0 (Carryover) / ($28,786.97) (Carryover) / $19,273.99 (Carryover)
590135/Signal Ramp Improvements/$0.00 (Carryover)/ $57,000.00(Carryover)/ $57,000.00 (Carryover)
SECTION 3. That the transfer of $57,000.00 within Fund 704 the voted 1995, 1999, 2004 Streets and Highways fund, Department No. 59-09, Transportation Division, be and hereby is authorized as follows:
TRANSFER FROM:
project number / project / Object Level 01/03 Codes / OCA Code / Amount
530034 /Spring Sandusky Interchange / 06/6600 / 644385 / $28,213.03
530050/Clintonville Matching Funds/06/6600/644385/$28,786.97
Total Transfer From: $57,000.00
TRANSFER TO:
project number / project / Object Level 01/03 Codes / OCA Code / Amount
590135/Signal Ramp Improvements / 06/6600 / 644385 / $57,000.00
Total Transfer To: $57,000.00
SECTION 4. That for the purpose of paying the cost thereof, the sum of $200,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized to be expended from fund 704, the 1995, 1999, 2004 Voted Street and Highways Fund, Dept./Div. 59-09, OCA code 644385, Object Level One Code 06, Object Level Three Code 6621, project number 590135.
SECTION 5. 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.