Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Strawser Paving Co., Inc. for the Resurfacing - 2026 Parking Lot Resurfacing project and to provide payment for construction, construction administration and inspection services.
This contract includes the resurfacing of two, city-owned surface parking lots within the Division of Mobility and Parking Services (DMPS) portfolio. Work shall be coordinated with DMPS to minimize disruption to ongoing lot operations and tenant/public access. Work will include milling and/or removal of the existing asphalt surface as needed, repair of subgrade and base course deficiencies, and installation of new asphalt pavement. The scope also includes restriping of all parking stalls, drive aisles, ADA-accessible spaces, and directional markings in accordance with current City and ADA standards, as well as replacement or reinstallation of any wheel stops, signage, and bollards disturbed by the work. The contractor shall be responsible for site preparation, erosion and sediment control, traffic control and pedestrian safety measures during construction, final cleanup of the sites, 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 October 29, 2026. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express. Two bids were received on September 17, 2026, (both majority) and tabulated as follows:
Company Name Bid Amount City/State Majority/ODI Certification
Strawser Paving Co., Inc. $200,454.50 Columbus, Ohio Majority
Decker Construction Company $237,191.79 Columbus, Ohio Majority
Award is to be made to Strawser Paving Co., Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder for their bid of $200,454.50. The amount of construction administration and inspection services will be $22,050.00. The total legislated amount is $222,504.50.
As part of their bid Strawser Paving Co., 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
The Paul Peterson Company Columbus, Ohio MAJ
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
The contract compliance number for Strawser Paving Co., Inc. is CC006114 and expires 1/9/27.
3. PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS
Strawser Paving Co., 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
Funding in the amount of $222,504.50 is available within Fund 6500, the Mobility Operating Fund, to support this expenditure.
5. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested in order to complete needed improvements at the earliest possible time within the dwindling window of construction season to ensure the safety of the travelling public.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Strawser Paving Co., Inc. for the Resurfacing - 2026 Parking Lot Resurfacing project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $222,504.50 from the Mobility Operating Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($222,504.50)
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WHEREAS, This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Strawser Paving Co., Inc. for the Resurfacing - 2026 Parking Lot Resurfacing project; and
WHEREAS, the work for this project consists of the resurfacing of two, city-owned surface parking lots within the Division of Mobility and Parking Services (DMPS) portfolio. Work shall be coordinated with DMPS to minimize disruption to ongoing lot operations and tenant/public access. Work will include milling and/or removal of the existing asphalt surface as needed, repair of subgrade and base course deficiencies, and installation of new asphalt pavement. The scope also includes restriping of all parking stalls, drive aisles, ADA-accessible spaces, and directional markings in accordance with current City and ADA standards, as well as replacement or reinstallation of any wheel stops, signage, and bollards disturbed by the work. The contractor shall be responsible for site preparation, erosion and sediment control, traffic control and pedestrian safety measures during construction, final cleanup of the sites, 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 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 Paving Co., Inc. will be awarded the contract for the Resurfacing - 2026 Parking Lot Resurfacing project; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service requires funding to be available for the Resurfacing - 2026 Parking Lot Resurfacing project for construction expense along with construction administration and inspection services; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize an expenditure of up to $222,504.50 from the Mobility Operating 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 Paving Co., Inc. to ensure the safety of the travelling public, 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 a construction services contract with Strawser Paving Co., Inc., 1595 Frank Road, Columbus, Ohio 43223, for the Resurfacing - 2026 Parking Lot Resurfacing project in the amount of up to $200,454.50 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 $22,050.00.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $222,504.50, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 6500 (Mobility Operating Fund), Dept-Div 5906 (Parking Services), in Object Class 03 (Purchased Services) per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the 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 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 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 6. 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.