Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with Strawser Paving Company Inc. for the removal and replacement of 26,500 sqaure feet of heavy duty concrete pavement at the Compost Facility located at 7000 Jackson Pike (S.R. 104) Lockbourne, OH 43137 for the Division of Water Reclamation. The pavement is in a heavily trafficked area of the facility and is damaged throughout. The new pavement is designed so that it will withhold the loads it will experience on the day-to-day basis to keep the facility operating as safely and effectively as possible.
The Compost Facility plays a major role in the waste reuse of the City. To keep the trucks coming in with biosolids from the water reclamation plants operating smoothly, the ground they drive upon must be stable and prepared to withstand the load. Currently, it is severely damaged and not properly designed for the daily loads it experiences. Replacing the pavement will aid in keeping operations running as designed at the Compost Facility.
The contract amount being authorized by this ordinance is $451,942.22.
Procurement:
The Department of Public Utilities solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code relating to professional service contracts. Seven proposals were received and opened on November 13, 2025. Discussions and negotiations with the selected firm resulted in the award of the contract to Strawser Paving Company Inc.
CONTRACT AMOUNTS / TIMELINE
The contract term is from the time of execution and will last for a duration of one (1) year. The contract language does not allow for renewal options. If unforeseen issues or difficulties are encountered that would require additional funding, a modification would be requested.
Principal Parties:
Stawser Paving Company Inc. | D365 Vendor #006114 | Expires 1/9/2027
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
Fiscal Impact: $451,942.22 is needed and available from within the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund to meet the financial obligations of this contract. $350,000.00 was budgeted and the additional $101,942.22 is available to cover the difference. In order to facilitate this contract $451,942.22 will be transferred from the Supplies Object Class (02) to the Services Object Class (03).
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Strawser Paving Company Inc. for the removal and replacement of concrete for the Division of Water Reclamation, to authorize the transfer of $451,942.22 between object classes within the Sewer Operating Fund, and to authorize the expenditure of $451,942.22 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($451,942.22)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Strawser Paving Company Inc. for the removal and replacement of concrete; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Water Reclamation has a need to transfer $451,942.22 between object classes within the 2025 Sewer operating fund budget. Funds for the transfer have been identified and are available in object class 02; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $451,942.22 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities to authorize the Director Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Strawser Paving Company Inc. in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications of the “Compost Paving 2025” bid on file; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Public Utilities be and is hereby authorized to establish a contract with Strawser Paving Company Inc. for the for the removal and replacement of concrete in accordance with the specifications of the “Compost Paving 2025” bid on file.
SECTION 2. That this contract is in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code.
SECTION 3. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
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 ordinance.
SECTION 5. That the transfer of $451,942.22 or so much thereof as may be needed is hereby authorized between Object Classes within Fund 6100 Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 6. That the expenditure of $451,942.22 or so much thereof as may be needed and is hereby authorized in Fund 6100 (Sewer Operating); in object class 03 Services per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 7. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.