Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Axis Civil Construction LLC for the Pedestrian Safety - FRA-SRTS Sunbury/Agler project and to provide payment for construction, construction administration and inspection services.
This contract includes sidewalk installation along the east side of Sunbury Road, from Agler Road to the existing sidewalk to the north and on both the east and west sides of North Cassady Avenue from Agler Road to the existing sidewalks to the north. A shared use path will be installed along the south side of Agler Road from Sunbury Road to the existing shared use path to the east of Agler Road, 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.
Ordinance 0455-2022 authorized the Director of Public Service, on behalf of the City of Columbus, to submit applications to and execute grant agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the Safe Routes to School Program, accepted and expended awarded grant funds, and issued refunds, if necessary, for the Pedestrian Safety - FRA-SRTS Sunbury/Agler.
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 12, 2026, (all majority) and tabulated as follows:
Company Name Bid Amount City/State Majority/ODI Certification
Axis Civil Construction LLC $1,684,426.20 Gahanna, OH MAJ
Danbert, Inc. $1,842,053.72 Plain City, OH MAJ
Strawser Paving Company $2,030,004.18 Columbus, OH MAJ
Award is to be made to Axis Civil Construction LLC as the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder for their bid of $1,684,426.20. The amount of const...
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