Explanation
Bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on November 23, 2010 for the Scioto Trail - Main Street Connector Project as follows:
Status Base Bid Amount
Righter Co MAJ $696,203.70
Columbus Asphalt MAJ $731,297.30
Shaw & Holter MAJ $735,056.49
Double ZZ Construction MAJ $777,770.00
The work for which proposals are invited consists of clearing, grading, concrete paving, retaining wall, landscaping, and such other work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications.
The Contract Compliance Number for Righter Company, Inc. is #310889208.
Contract compliant through: 4/7/2011
This connector will provide a link for cyclists and pedestrians from the Scioto Trail to an underpass beneath the Main Street bridge. The connector will allow for north and south travel along the path without an at-grade crossing of Main Street. The project also increases safety for the cyclists, pedestrians, and motorists.
Community Input/Issues:
The project is identified as a key improvement in the Central Ohio Greenways Plan and was reviewed and coordinated with the Miranova residents and Pizutti, Inc.
Emergency Justification:
An emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract in order for materials to be ordered and the project to be constructed concurrent with the opening of the Scioto Mile Park.
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To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Righter Company, Inc. for the Scioto Trail - Main Street Connector Project; to authorize the expenditure of $696,203.70 and a contingency of $38,796.30 for a total of $735,000.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund/Build American Bonds; and to declare an emergency. ($735,000.00)
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WHEREAS, bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on November 23, 2010 for the Scioto Trail - Main Street Connector Project, and the contract will be awarded on the basis of the lowest and most responsive bidder; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract with The Righter Company, Inc. in order for materials to be ordered and the project to be constructed concurrent with the opening of the Scioto Mile Park; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into contract with The Righter Company, Inc. for Scioto Trail - Main Street Connector Project in accordance with plans and specifications on file in the Recreation and Parks Department.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $182,316.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and is hereby authorized from the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund No. 702, Dept. 51-01 as follows:
OCA
Fund Type Project No. Name Object Level 3 Code Amount
Cap. Proj. 510316-100022 Greenways Improvements 6621 731622 $182,316.00
SECTION 3. That the expenditure of $552,684.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and is hereby authorized from the Recreation and Parks Build American Bond Fund No. 746, Dept. 51-01 as follows:
OCA
Fund Type Project No. Name Object Level 3 Code Amount
Cap. Proj. 510316-100022 Greenways Improvements 6621 763622 $552,684.00
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 legislation.
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 10 days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.