Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract for the construction of the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Alum Creek Drive Phase B SR104 - Williams Road project.
The Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Alum Creek Drive Phase B SR104-Williams Road project consists of the widening and reconstruction of approximately 2.07 miles of Alum Creek Drive from SR104 to Williams Road. The project has been designed to include the addition of curb and gutter, a closed drainage system and street lighting, as well as 2,275 feet of widening and reconstruction on Williams Road and 850 feet of widening and reconstruction on Watkins Road.
Pedestrian generators and destinations impacting this project include older established residential neighborhoods, newer subdivisions, apartment homes, senior residential facilities, churches, schools, day care facilities, and neighborhood oriented retail shops including fast food establishments and gas stations within the project corridor.
4 miles of 8 foot wide shared use path/sidewalk will be added/reconstructed on both sides of Alum Creek Drive within the project limits; installation of 6 foot wide sidewalks on those portions of each side street within the project limits; and the construction or reconstruction of handicap ramps at appropriate locations including intersections, service drives and driveways.
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is June 27, 2012. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express. 7 bids were received on April 26, 2012 (7 majority) and tabulated on April 27, 2012 as follows:
Company Name Bid Amt City/State Majority/MBE/FBE
George Igel & Co. $17,080,765.35 Columbus, OH Majority
Kenmore Construction $17,224,545.03 Columbus, OH Majority
Fechko Excavating $17,971,403.54 Columbus, OH Majority
Kokosing Construction Co. $17,994,601.56 Columbus, OH Majo...
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