Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract for the construction of the Roadway Improvements - Emerald Parkway - Tuttle Crossing to Rings Road Project.
This project will widen Emerald Parkway by adding one lane in each direction. The project will construct an 8 foot wide shared use path on the west side and a 5 foot wide sidewalk on the east side. ADA compliant curb ramps will be added or reconstructed. The project will also modify the signal at Tuttle Crossing Boulevard and construct roundabouts at Lakehurst Court and Gendon Court.
2,680 feet of 5 foot wide sidewalk will be added to the east side and 2,680 feet of 8 foot wide shared use path will be constructed on the west side. 41 ADA ramps will be added or reconstructed in this project. There are 2 bus stops and 1 transit routes within the limits of the project.
This project complies with the recommendation of the Pedestrian Thoroughfare Plan because it constructs curb ramps, sidewalks and a share use path. Pedestrian generators and destinations impacting the proposed project include multiple apartment buildings, several office buildings, 2 restaurants and a post office.
Pedestrian Quality of Service analyses show a marked improvement in the score by the addition of the sidewalk and shared use path on this project.
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is April 25, 2012. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express. 7 bids were received on March 6, 2012 (6 majority, 1MBE) and tabulated on March 7, 2012 as follows:
Company Name Bid Amt City/State Majority/MBE/FBE
Complete General Construction $4,837,806.57 Columbus, OH Majority
Shelly and Sands $5,024,963.19 Columbus, OH Majority
Trucco Construction Company $5,143,3...
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