Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract for the construction of the Intersection Improvements - Alkire at Holt - Livingston at Lockbourne - Hudson at McGuffey project. This is a joint project with the Department of Public Utilities, who will provide a portion of the funding for water improvements included in the project.
Work on this project consists of improvements to three intersections as described below:
Livingston Avenue at Lockbourne Road - work includes the addition of a northbound left turn lane and a westbound left turn lane. Work consists of construction of new curb, curb ramps, sidewalks, storm sewer, and signal modification.
Hudson Street at McGuffey Road - work includes the realignment of the intersection to eliminate north/south offset which provides space for a southbound left turn only lane. Work consists of construction of new curb, curb ramps, sidewalks, sewer, water lines, and signal modification.
Alkire Road at Holt Road - work includes the addition of dedicated left-turning lanes in all directions of a four-way intersection. Work consists of full-depth widening, resurfacing, curb ramps, and signalization.
3,136 feet of 5 foot wide sidewalk and 16 ADA ramps will be added or reconstructed in this project. There are 3 bus stops and 2 transit routes within the limits of this project.
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is December 27, 2012. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express. 7 bids were received on October 30, 2012 (6 majority, 1 minority) and tabulated on October 31, 2012 as follows:
Company Name Bid Amt Majority/MBE/FBE
Columbus Asphalt Paving $1,955,101.53 Majority
Decker Construction $1,956,030.96 Majority
Shelly and Sands $2,069,944.03 ...
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