Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Ironsite, Inc. DBA Facemyer Landscaping for the Olentangy Trail - Dodridge Street Connection Project. The contract amount is $501,682.94, with a contingency of $48,317.06, for a total of $550,000.00. An additional $2,000.00 is being authorized for interdepartmental inspections and fees for a total of $552,000.00 being authorized by this ordinance.
This project will provide the community with a much needed connection to the Olentangy Trail at Dodridge Street in the northern section of the University District. The project will install sidewalks, a staircase, and bike ramps. There will also be improvements to the fix the hillside erosion that is impacting the trail in this area.
These improvements will increase public access to the Olentangy Trail near the Dodridge Street bridge which is currently limited between Tuttle Park and Clinton Como Park. Construction work will begin in the spring of 2024 and finish in the summer of 2025. There are anticipated minimal impacts to Olentangy Trail traffic and a detour route will be provided if any trail impacts arise.
Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions (Office of Diversity and Inclusion designation status):
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on October 3, 2023 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on October 24, 2023. Bids were received from the following companies:
Ironsite, Inc. DBA Facemyer Landscaping (MAJ): $501,682.94
After reviewing the bids that were submitted, it was determined that Ironsite, Inc. DBA Facemyer Landscaping was the lowest and most responsive bidder. Ironsite, Inc. DBA Facemyer Landscaping and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to prequalification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
As part of their bid, Ironsite, Inc. DBA Facemyer Landscaping h...
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