Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with M. P. DORY CO. for the Vision Zero - East Broad Demonstration project and to provide payment for construction, construction administration and inspection services.
This contract includes modifying the existing curb line parking lanes on E Broad Street to provide protected bike lanes with the same area and adjust traffic controls and pavement markings to coordinate with the bike lane installation, 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 1918-2023 authorized the Director of Public Service, on behalf of the City of Columbus, to submit applications to and execute grant agreements with the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) relative to the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) program, accept and expend awarded grant funds, and issue refunds, if necessary, for the Vision Zero - East Broad Demonstration project.
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is August 29, 2024. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express. Two bids were received on July 9, 2024, (both majority) and tabulated as follows:
Company Name Bid Amount City/State Majority/ODI Certification
M. P. DORY CO. $919,465.75 Columbus, OH Majority
Complete General Construction $1,299,308.01 Columbus, OH Majority
Award is to be made to M. P. DORY CO. as the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder for their bid of $919,465.75. The amount of construction administration and inspection services will be $91,946.58. The total legislated amount is $1,011,412.33.
Searches in the System for Award Management (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against M. P. DORY CO.
The certification of M. P. DORY CO. and all...
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