Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Strawser Paving Co., Inc. for the Resurfacing - 2025 Project 1 project and to provide payment for construction, construction administration and inspection services.
This contract includes the repair and resurfacing of 86 city streets and construction of 243 ADA curb ramps along those streets. The work consists of milling the existing pavement, overlaying with new asphalt concrete, minor curb replacement, and replacing identified curb and sidewalk areas associated with installing ADA curb ramps. The resurfacing work includes areas of full depth pavement repair, and other work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications set forth in the Bid Submittal Documents.
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is December 29, 2025. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express. Five bids were received on November 12, 2025, (all majority) and tabulated as follows:
Company Name Bid Amount City/State Majority/ODI Cert.
Strawser Paving Co., Inc. $11,861,920.71 Columbus, OH Majority
Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. $12,161,821.76 Westerville, OH Majority
The Shelly Company $12,733,575.91 Thornville, OH Majority
Shelly & Sands, Inc. $13,555,511.32 Columbus, OH Majority
Decker Construction Company $13,570,750.80 Columbus, OH Majority
Award is to be made to Strawser Paving Co., Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder for their bid of $11,861,920.71. The amount of construction administration and inspection services will be $1,067,572.86. The total legislated amount is $12,929,493.57.
As part of their...
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