Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with The Ruhlin Company for the Signals - Lockbourne Road at Obetz Road - Volta Drive project and to provide payment for construction, construction administration and inspection services.
This contract includes the installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Lockbourne Road with Volta Drive and Obetz Road. Additional work includes the extension of the signal interconnect to Parsons Road, construction of sidewalks and curb ramps, storm sewer improvements, pavement repairs and resurfacing, and signing and pavement markings, 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.
This project originated from a 311 request that led to an investigation study at the intersection. The study found seven angle crashes from 2018-2020 with five of those crashes being injury crashes. This project is being completed to improve intersection safety and facilitate safer turning and pedestrian movements.
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is August 7, 2024. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express. Four bids were received on June 6, 2024, (Three were majority, one WBE) and tabulated as follows:
Company Name Bid Amount City/State Majority/ODI Certification
The Ruhlin Company $791,855.94 Sharon Center, OH Majority
Danbert Electric Corp. $831,362.91 Plain City, OH Majority
Complete General Construction Company $832,457.78 Columbus, OH Majority
U.S. Utility Contractor $940,634.71 Columbus, OH WBE
Award is to be made to The Ruhlin Company as the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder for their bid of $791,855.94. The ...
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