Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with M.P. Dory for the Roadway Improvements - Guardrail 2013 Capital project.
The Department of Public Service is responsible for maintaining the City's roadway system in a safe manner. Guardrail reconstruction projects are needed to restore accident damage locations, replace deteriorating structures, and install new structures. This contract will provide for these services.
This project was bid in compliance with the Columbus City Code and let by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express. One bid was received on December 17, 2013, and tabulated December 18, 2013, by the Office of Support Services. One (1 Majority) bid proposal was received as follows:
Vendor City,State Bid Amount Vendor Status
M. P. Dory Company Columbus, OH $298,944.53 Majority
The bid documents contain Special Provision 146 which states, “It is the City’s intent to fully utilize the available funding provided to its Guardrail 2013 Capital Program within the approved Capital Improvements Budget. Therefore, the City reserves the right to increase or decrease the base bid amount, up to or down to a maximum of $350,000.00. The total amount of the work and other incidentals will not exceed the total amount of the contract (maximum of $350,000.00). In the event that the City does add guardrails to the original list in order to use the remaining available funds, the contractor shall be bound by all bid specifications and other terms and conditions contained in this contract document. The contract will be awarded to the lowest (determined by the base bid, not including additional funds to equal the maximum of $350,000.00), responsive and responsible and best bidder per Columbus City Code Section 329.”
Award of the contract is recommended to M. P. Dory Company as the lowest responsive, responsible and best bidder. The Notice to Proceed date is est...
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