Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to provide professional services associated with the Big Walnut Trail - Little Turtle to Cherrybottom Park, Alum Creek Trail Project. The modification amount being authorized by this ordinance is $239,953.57.
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) awarded $5.6 million in federal funding for construction of a 2.5 mile extension of the Big Walnut Trail, connecting the Little Turtle Community to Sunbury Road, Cherrybottom Park, and the Alum Creek Trail. As a condition of the grant, the City is responsible for completing the project design. Construction is scheduled to begin in Fall 2026. The original contract with Arcadis U.S., Inc. covered preliminary engineering and a feasibility study. The study included public engagement, corridor analysis, environmental inventory, and preliminary cost estimating. The previous contract modification advanced the project through detailed design and permitting.
This second contract modification will provide professional services during construction and address design items outside the original detailed design scope. These services are necessary to maintain the project schedule, ensure compliance with federal funding requirements, and deliver a high-quality regional trail serving more than 15,000 residents. The original project completion date of the project was October 1, 2026. The modified project completion date, as a result of the proposed modification, will remain October 1, 2026.
Amount of Additional Funds: $239,953.57
Why Additional Services Were Not Foreseen: This modification includes expected construction administration and additional design services for items that were not included in the previous modification. During the detailed design process, additional project elements became necessary to satisfy permit requirements. There also became a need for ...
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