Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction, and the Department of Public Utilities Division of Sewerage and Drainage, are engaged in the Minnesota Avenue Roadway and Sewer Improvement project. This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into contract for the construction of the Minnesota Avenue Roadway and Sewer Improvement project. This improvement Reconstructs Minnesota Avenue between Joyce Avenue and Parkwood Avenue and includes street trees in grassy tree lawns, sidewalks (2400 feet), curb ramps (23), street lighting, curb and gutter, and storm sewer improvements. These improvements will provide multi-modal transportation facilities and improve drainage.
The pedestrian generators that this project serves include the East Linden Elementary School. This project complies with the recommendation of the Pedestrian Thoroughfare Plan because the Division of Mobility Options reviewed walk widths for anticipated future activity. Pedestrian Quality of Service analyses show a marked improvement in that sidewalks are being constructed where there are presently no pedestrian facilities.
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is June 8, 2010. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through vendor services. 7 bids were received on April 15, 2010 (7 majority, 0 minority) and tabulated on April 9, 2010 as follows:
Company Name Bid Amt City/State Majority/MBE/FBE
Conie Construction $792,999.75 Columbus, OH Majority
Darby Creek Excavating $810,097.79 Circleville, OH Majority
Columbus Asphalt $816,766.95 Gahanna, OH Majority
Nickolas Savko & Sons $834,206.05 Columbus, OH Majority
Elite Excavating ...
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