Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract for the construction of the Alley Rehabilitation - Downtown SID Project.
This project consists of removing the brick on the raised and lowered areas of the plaza on the south side of Lynn Alley between High Street and Pearl Alley. These areas will be leveled and repaired as necessary to provide a continuous single level surface between the building on the north side and south side of Lynn Alley.
A raised brick platform will be constructed as necessary to provide access to the business operating out of the building on the south side of the alley. The raised platform shall be ADA accessible with an accessible ramp and, if required, steps. Storm sewer inlets, all manholes, water valve boxes, and water services will be adjusted to grade, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications.
There are no bus stops or transit routes within the limits of the project.
Pedestrian generators and destinations impacting the proposed project include High Street, Lynn and Pearl Alley Businesses and the Pearl Alley Farmer's Market.
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is August 22, 2012. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express. 3 bids were received on July 2, 2012 (all majority) and tabulated on July 3, 2012 as follows:
Company Name Bid Amt City/State * Majority/MBE/FBE
G&G Cement Contractors $170,338.00 Columbus, OH Majority
Columbus Asphalt Paving $181,079.00 Columbus, OH Majority
Complete General Construction $220,044.74 Columbus, OH Majority
*City/State is from the Ohio Secretary of State web site, which may differ from the mailing address below.
Award is to be made to G&G Cement Contractors as the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against G&G Cement Contractors.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
The contract compliance number for G&G Cement Contractors is 262560462 and expires 4/17/14.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this project budgeted and available within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested in order to allow this project to begin at the earliest possible time this construction season and to allow the alley and improved access to be available to the public at the earliest possible time.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with G&G Cement Contractors, and to provide for the payment of construction administration and inspection services, in connection with the Alley Rehabilitation - Downtown SID Improvements Project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $204,405.60 within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund for the Division of Design and Construction; and to declare an emergency. ($204,405.60)
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WHEREAS, the City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction, is engaged in the Alley Rehabilitation - Downtown SID Improvements project; and
WHEREAS, this project consists of leveling the areas of the plaza on the south side of Lynn Alley between High Street and Pearl Alley by removing the brick on the raised and lowered areas of the plaza and repairing as necessary to provide a continuous single level surface between the building on the north side and south side of Lynn Alley; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with G&G Cement Contractors, for the construction of the Alley Rehabilitation - Downtown SID Improvements project; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction in order to maintain the project schedule and provide the level surface and improved access planned in this project to provide the highest level of pedestrian safety possible thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; 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 contract with G&G Cement Contractors, 2849 Switzer Avenue, Columbus, OH 43219, for the construction of the Alley Rehabilitation - Downtown SID Improvements project in the amount of $170,338.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, for the Division of Design and Construction in accordance with the specifications and plans on file in the Office of Support Services, which are hereby approved; and to obtain and pay for the necessary inspection costs associated with the project up to a maximum of $34,067.60.
SECTION 2. That for the purpose of paying the cost of the contract and inspection, the sum of $204,405.60 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized to be expended from the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund, No. 704, for the Division of Design and Construction, Dept.-Div. 59-12, as follows:
Fund / Grant / Grant Name / O.L. 01-03 Codes / OCA / Amount
704 / 530104-100003 / Alley Rehabilitation - Downtown SID Improvements / 06-6621 / 740403 / $170,338.00
704 / 530104-100003 / Alley Rehabilitation - Downtown SID Improvements / 06-6621 / 740403 / $34,067.60
SECTION 3. 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 4. 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.