Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with Burgess & Niple, Inc. to provide professional services associated with the Big Walnut Trail - Winchester Pike to Nafzger Park - Stage 2 Design Project. The modification amount being authorized by this ordinance is $2,100,000.00.
Big Walnut Trail’s southern reach is developing into one of the most scenic and accessible greenways in Central Ohio. It will put thousands of residents in the Mid East and South East Communities within a few minutes of access to the trail network. This southern 2.5 mile trail segment will begin at its current terminus at Winchester Pike. It will travel along the greenway corridor to Helsel Park, South Hamilton Road, Refugee Road, and end at Nafzger Park. Neighborhood connections are planned to the Blacklick Estates, Eastland, Cross Creek Village, and Walnut Heights neighborhoods.
The Stage 2 design contract is a modification to the existing professional services contract with Burgess & Niple, Inc. This modification was planned during initial project scoping with the consultant. During Stage 1, the preliminary engineering was completed. It evaluated the options of alignments, environmental survey, crossing details, structures study, and public involvement. This modification covers detailed design and plan completion for the Winchester Pike to Nafzger Park section of the Big Walnut Trail.
Principal Parties:
Burgess & Niple, Inc.
330 Rush Alley, Suite 700
Columbus, OH 43215
John Shanks 614-459-2050x1297
Contract Compliance Number: 004425
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: January 10, 2026
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested in order to meet the 2025 Fiscal Year design completion commitments required for grant funds from the State of Ohio that will be used for future construction of the project.
Benefits to the Public: Residents will be able to access trails and key de...
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