Explanation
Bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on November 23, 2010 for the Scioto Trail - Main Street Connector Project as follows:
Status Base Bid Amount
Righter Co MAJ $696,203.70
Columbus Asphalt MAJ $731,297.30
Shaw & Holter MAJ $735,056.49
Double ZZ Construction MAJ $777,770.00
The work for which proposals are invited consists of clearing, grading, concrete paving, retaining wall, landscaping, and such other work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications.
The Contract Compliance Number for Righter Company, Inc. is #310889208.
Contract compliant through: 4/7/2011
This connector will provide a link for cyclists and pedestrians from the Scioto Trail to an underpass beneath the Main Street bridge. The connector will allow for north and south travel along the path without an at-grade crossing of Main Street. The project also increases safety for the cyclists, pedestrians, and motorists.
Community Input/Issues:
The project is identified as a key improvement in the Central Ohio Greenways Plan and was reviewed and coordinated with the Miranova residents and Pizutti, Inc.
Emergency Justification:
An emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract in order for materials to be ordered and the project to be constructed concurrent with the opening of the Scioto Mile Park.
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To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Righter Company, Inc. for the Scioto Trail - Main Street Connector Project; to authorize the expenditure of $696,203.70 and a contingency of $38,796.30 for a total of $735,000.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund/Build American Bonds; and to declare an emergency. ($735,000.00)
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WHEREAS, bids were received by the Recr...
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