Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Strawser Paving Co., Inc. for the Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund - South Linden Sidewalks project and to provide payment for construction, construction administration and inspection services.
This contract includes sidewalk installation where gaps occur in the existing sidewalk facilities on six streets in the South Linden area. The streets include McGuffey Road, Dresden Street, E. 24th Avenue, E. 23rd Avenue, E. 22nd Avenue, and Grasmere Avenue. Installation of the sidewalks will also include replacement of drive aprons where necessary and installation/upgrading non-compliant curb ramps at all public intersections. Stormwater BMPs will be constructed as required as part of the project, 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.
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is July 15, 2026. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express. Three bids were received on May 21, 2026, (all majority) and tabulated as follows:
Company Name Bid Amount City/State Majority/ODI Certification
Strawser Paving Co., Inc. $1,682,045.43 Columbus, Ohio MAJ
Double Z Construction Company $1,839,212.42 Columbus, Ohio MAJ
Complete General Construction Co. $2,282,341.70 Columbus, Ohio MAJ
Award is to be made to Strawser Paving Co., Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder for their bid of $1,682,045.43. The amount of construction administration and inspection services will be $185,025.00. The total legislated amount is $1,867,070.43.
As part of their bid Strawser Paving Co., Inc. has proposed the following subcontrac...
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