Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Pummell Construction Services LLC for the Pedestrian Safety Improvements - TRR Sidewalk Replacement (2025 Tree Root) project and to provide payment for construction, construction administration, and inspection services.
This contract includes repairs to City street sidewalks damaged by tree roots by removing and replacing concrete, 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 December 29, 2025. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express. Two bids were received on November 13, 2025, (one WBE, one majority) and tabulated as follows:
Company Name Bid Amount City/State Majority/ODI Cert.
Pummell Construction Services LLC $1,006,716.70 Columbus, OH WBE
Decker Construction Company $1,114,006.41 Columbus, OH Majority
Award is to be made to Pummell Construction Services LLC as the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder for their bid of $1,006,716.70. The amount of construction administration and inspection services will be $151,007.51. The total legislated amount is $1,157,724.21.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
The contract compliance number for Pummell Construction Services LLC is CC35717 and expires 7/8/27.
3. PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS
Pummell Construction Services LLC has met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Codes Chapter 329.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund, Fund 7704, in an amount of up to $1,157,724.21. An amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget is required to establish suf...
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