Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to modify an existing contract with Decker Construction Company for the Roadway - Utility Cut and Repair program in an amount up to $350,000.00.
Ordinance 2991-2025 authorized the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract with Decker Construction Company for the Roadway - Utility Cut and Repair program and to provide for construction administration and inspection services.
The work performed to date for this project consists of as-requested work within the right-of-way, including excavation, grading, curb, sidewalk, ADA ramps, planing, street repair, paving, 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.
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to extend the contract for the first of two, possible periods of one year, and to add funds to pay for services provided in year two of the contract in the amount of $350,000.00.
The original contract amount: $350,000.00 (PO546106, Ord. 2991-2025)
The total of modification 1: $350,000.00 (Ord. 2972-2026)
The contract amount including all modifications: $700,000.00
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Decker Construction Company contract compliance number is CC4549 and expires 10/9/27.
3. FISCAL IMPACT:
This is a budgeted item within Fund 2265, the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to continue the completion of the needed improvements at the earliest possible time to ensure the safety of the traveling public, as the current contract expires December 1, 2026.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract modification with Decker Construction Company for the Roadway - Utility Cut and Repair program; to authorize the expenditure of up to $350,000.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($350,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, Ordinance 2991-2025 authorized the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Decker Construction Company, and authorized the expenditure of $350,000.00 for the Roadway - Utility Cut and Repair program; and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary to modify the Roadway - Utility Cut and Repair program to extend the contract for approximately one year to October 31, 2027, in the amount of $350,000.00 to pay for year two of the contract; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director to modify the contract with Decker Construction Company, for the Roadway - Utility Cut and Repair 2025 contract to ensure payment for these services can continue to prevent a service interruption, for the immediate preservation of the public health, safety, property, 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 hereby is authorized to execute a contract modification for the Roadway - Utility Cut and Repair program with Decker Construction Company, of 3040 McKinley Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, 43204, for the Roadway - Utility Cut and Repair program in the amount of up to $350,000.00, and to extend the contract for approximately one year to October 31, 2027.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $350,000.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 2265 (the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund), Dept-Div 5911 (Infrastructure Management), in Object Class 03 (Purchased Services) per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. 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 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.