Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a construction contract with Shaw and Holter, Inc./OxBow River and Stream Restoration, in connection with the Clover Groff Stream Restoration - Phase I Improvement project. A loan for these purposes has been received from the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA). Payments will be made directly from OWDA to the contractor. Payment terms are outlined within the Certificate of Commitment and encumbrance submitted by OWDA and are included in the sponsorship agreement.
The proposed contract with Shaw and Holter, Inc./OxBow River and Stream Restoration, is for Clover Groff Stream Restoration in the amount of $1,258,719.30. There is additional funding available for a project contingency in the amount of $258,400.70. The goal of this project is to return 5775 l.f. Clover Groff ditch to a functional stream with an accessible floodplain and to provide an ecosystem that will meet a use designation of warm water habitat water quality or Class III primary Headwater habitat criteria where applicable.
The RFP was advertised by Vendor Services SA002764, and bids were received on January 25, 2008, as follows:
1. Shaw and Holter, Inc./OxBow River and Stream Restoration Majority Firm $1,258,719.30
2. EMH&T/Eramo and Sons, Inc. Majority Firm $1,486,311.00
3. McDaniel's Construction/Williams Creek Consulting MBE/ Majority Firm $1,499,289.00
4. Deitering Landscaping, Inc./Envirotech Consultants, Inc. Majority Firm $1,477,292.00
The total budget cost for this project is $1,517,120.00
Award is recommended to the lowest and best, responsible and responsive bidder.
The contract compliance for Shaw and Holter, Inc. is #...
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