Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Strawser Paving Co., Inc. for the Roadway Improvements - Hard Road Water Quality & Smoky Row Road Drainage Revisions project and to provide payment for construction, construction administration, and inspection services.
The Hard Road Water Quality portion of the project involves installing several water quality structures on Hard Road between Sawmill Road and Smoky Row Road. The project includes replacement of existing roadway pavement, curbs, sidewalks, curb ramps, and pavement markings. The project also includes relocation of an existing waterline, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, as set forth in the Invitation For Bid (IFB).
The Smoky Row Road Drainage Improvements portion of the project involves the installation of several drainage structures and associated storm pipes. The project includes replacement of existing roadway pavement, curbs, sidewalks, curb ramps, pavement markings, signage, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, as set forth in the Invitation For Bid (IFB).
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is January 15, 2026. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express. Five bids were received on November 20, 2025, (all majority) and tabulated as follows:
Company Name Bid Amount City/State Majority/ODI Cert.
Strawser Paving Co., Inc. $1,181,876.41 Columbus, OH Majority
Complete General Construction Co. $1,329,461.72 Columbus, OH Majority
Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc. $1,498,901.25 Mansfield, OH Majority
Danbert, Inc $1,513,801.74 Plain City, OH Majority
Shelly & Sands, Inc. $1,744,057.26 Columbus, OH ...
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