Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with George J. Igel & Co., Inc. for the Downtown Streetscape - North Market project and to provide payment for construction, construction administration and inspection services.
This contract includes the reconstruction of two roadways and resurfacing of one other roadway to support the development of the North Market Tower. Spruce Street and Wall Street will be reconstructed as paver roadways and sidewalks. Vine Street will be resurfaced. The improvements will also include curbs, paver and concrete sidewalks, street trees, and street lighting. The curb and sidewalk on the east side of Park Street will be replaced and curb extensions added adjacent to the existing North Market building, 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.
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is August 21, 2025. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express. Two bids were received on June 20, 2025 (both majority) and tabulated as follows:
Company Name Bid Amount City/State Majority/ODI Cert
George J. Igel & Co., Inc. $3,812,462.43 Columbus, OH Majority
Complete General Construction Co. $4,310,774.58 Columbus, OH Majority
Award is to be made to George J. Igel & Co., Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder for their bid of $3,812,462.43. The amount of construction administration and inspection services will be $419,370.87. The total legislated amount is $4,231,833.30.
Searches in the System for Award Management (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against George J. Igel & Co., Inc.
The certification of George J. Igel & ...
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