Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into contract with Strawser Paving Co., Inc. for the Pedestrian Safety - SRTS Summit Street Bump-Outs project and to provide payment for construction, construction administration, and inspection services.
This contract will construct two pairs of bump-outs on Summit Street, one located at the intersection of Summit Street with 8th Avenue, and the second located at the intersection of Summit Street with 3rd Avenue. Both locations will include crosswalks and additional signage, including overhead signage, and lighting improvements. The bump-out at Summit Street with 3rd Avenue will also include a Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons (RRFBs), 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.
Ordinance 0512-2021 authorized the Director of the Department Public Service, on behalf of the City of Columbus, to submit applications to and execute grant agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the Highway Safety Improvement Program, accepted and expended awarded grant funds, and issued refunds, if necessary, for the Pedestrian Safety - SRTS Summit Street Bump-Outs.
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is December 20, 2023. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express. Four bids were received on October 5, 2023 (all majority), and tabulated as follows:
Company Name Bid Amount City/State Majority/ODI Certification
Strawser Paving Company, Inc. $470,570.10 Columbus, Ohio Majority
Decker Construction Company $510,762.07 Columbus, Ohio Majority
Complete General Construction $511,221.38 Columbus, Ohio Majority
Danbert, Inc $573,136.73 Plain City, Ohio Majority
Award is to be made to Strawser Paving Co., Inc. as the lowest re...
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