Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Interim Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Shelly and Sands, Inc. for the Wheatland Avenue Improvements project and to provide payment for construction, construction administration and inspection services.
This contract includes improvements to Wheatland Avenue to convert the roadway to two-way traffic within the project limits. Improvements include concrete curbs, walks, storm sewer, bioretention basin, trees, street lighting, and electric transmission and distribution lines. The existing utility poles and lines will be relocated farther east to provide space for the widening, 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 project was awarded funds from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program which provides annual grants on a formula basis to entitled cities and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. The amount needed for this contract is included in the City’s current Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Wheatland Avenue Street Improvements Project as established in ordinance 2993-2023.
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is May 24, 2024. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express. Four bids were received on March 28, 2024, (all majority) and tabulated as follows:
Company Name Bid Amount City/State Majority/ODI Certification
Shelly and Sands, Inc. $5,614,884.67 Columbus, OH Majority
Decker Construction Company $5,743,471.00 Columbus, OH Majority
Trucco Construction Co., Inc. $6,222,892.06 Delaware, OH Majority
Complete General Construction $6,250,48...
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