Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Strawser Construction Inc. for the Resurfacing - 2026 Slurry Seal project and to provide payment for construction, construction administration and inspection services.
This contract includes Slurry Sealing 33 city streets and Micro-Surfacing 16 city streets. The work consists of applying Slurry Seal and Micro-Surfacing along those streets. This contract will also apply Asphalt Rejuvenating agent to 17 City streets and apply a seal coat to 8 Shared Use Paths, 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 September 16, 2026. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express. One bid was received on May 19, 2026, (majority) and tabulated as follows:
Company Name Bid Amount City/State Majority/ODI Certification
Strawser Construction Inc. $1,122,644.83 Columbus, OH Majority
Award is to be made to Strawser Construction Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder for their bid of $1,122,644.83. The amount of construction administration and inspection services will be $101,038.03. The total legislated amount is $1,223,682.86.
As part of their bid Strawser Construction Inc. has proposed the following subcontractors to work on the project:
Company Name City/State Majority/ODI Certification
Griffin Pavement Striping, LLC Columbus, Ohio MAJ
W.L. Markers, Inc. Columbus, Ohio MAJ
Strawser Paving Co., Inc. Columbus, Ohio MAJ
Pavement Technology Inc. Westlake, Ohio MAJ
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
The contract compliance number for Strawser Construction Inc. is CC002336 and expires 3/4/28.
3. PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS
Strawser Construction 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
This is a budgeted expense of $1,223,682.86 within Fund 7704, the Streets and Highways Bond Fund. An amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget is necessary to align budget authority with the proper project. The funds are appropriated.
5. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested in order to begin work as early as possible to meet the project completion deadline and ensure the safety of the travelling public.
Title
To amend the 2025 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Strawser Construction Inc. for the Resurfacing - 2026 Slurry Seal project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,223,682.86 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($1,223,682.86)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service is engaged in the Resurfacing - 2026 Slurry Seal project; and
WHEREAS, the work for this project consists of Slurry Sealing 33 city streets and Micro-Surfacing 16 city streets. The work consists of applying Slurry Seal and Micro-Surfacing along those streets. This contract will also apply Asphalt Rejuvenating agent to 17 City streets and apply a seal coat to 8 Shared Use Paths; 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, Strawser Construction Inc. will be awarded the contract for the Resurfacing - 2026 Slurry Seal project; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service requires funding to be available for the Resurfacing - 2026 Slurry Seal project for construction expense along with construction administration and inspection services; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget to establish authority within the correct project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,223,682.86 from the Streets and Highways 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 Strawser Construction Inc. to ensure the safety of the travelling public, for the immediate preservation of 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 2025 Capital Improvements Budget authorized by ordinance 1790-2025 be amended as follows to establish sufficient authority for this project:
Fund / Project / Project Name / Current / Change /C.I.B. as Amended
7704 / P530282-100051 / Pedestrian Safety Improvements (Voted Carryover) / $1,577,145.00 / ($1,223,683.00) / $353,462.00
7704 / P530282-992026 / Resurfacing - 2026 Slurry Seal (Voted Carryover) / $0.00 / $1,223,683.00 / $1,223,683.00
SECTION 2. That the Director of Public Service be and is hereby authorized to enter into a construction services contract with Strawser Construction Inc., 300 East Broad Street, Suite 450, Columbus, Ohio 43215, for the Resurfacing - 2026 Slurry Seal project in the amount of up to $1,122,644.83 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 $101,038.03.
SECTION 3. That the expenditure of $1,223,682.86, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 7704 (Streets and Highways Bond Fund), Dept-Div 5911 (Infrastructure Management), Project P530282-992026 (Resurfacing - 2026 Slurry Seal), in Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That 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 5. 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 6. 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 7. 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.