Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Strawser Paving Co., Inc. for the Resurfacing - Urban Paving - FRA-23-15.30 Indianola Avenue project and to provide payment for construction, construction administration and inspection services.
This contract includes the resurfacing of Indianola Avenue from Hudson Street to Oakland Park Avenue. This project includes roadway pavement repairs, spot replacement of curb and sidewalk, construction of ADA curb ramps and installation of curb extensions and associated storm water collection improvements. This project will install bike lanes in both directions within the existing pavement limits, 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 0039-2025 authorized the Director of Public Service, on behalf of the City of Columbus, to submit applications to and execute grant agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation, accept and expend awarded grant funds, and issue refunds, if necessary, for the Resurfacing - Urban Paving - FRA-23-15.30 Indianola Avenue project.
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is July 28, 2025. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express. Two bids were received on June 3, 2025, (both majority) and tabulated as follows:
Company Name Bid Amount City/State Majority/ODI Certification
Strawser Paving Co., Inc. $1,923,105.71 Columbus, OH Majority
Shelly and Sands, Inc. $2,183,227.77 Columbus, OH Majority
Award is to be made to Strawser Paving Co., Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder for their bid of $1,923,105.71. The amount of construction administration and inspection services will be $192,310.57. The total legislated amount is $2,115,416.28.
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