Explanation
Background: This legislation authorizes the Public Service Director to enter into a contract in an amount up to $8,396,016.27 for the Morse Road Project Phase I (OPWC) Project and to pay construction inspection costs up to $915,305.11. This project is the third of five for the Morse Road - Indianola Avenue to Cleveland Avenue corridor and consists of constructing a landscaped median, curb and gutter, an improved storm drainage system, bike lanes, upgraded traffic signals, sidewalks, street and pedestrian lighting, and better access management to reduce accidents and provide pedestrian access. This project will be signed to allow U-turn locations at Morse Road intersections at Evanswood Drive, Sandy Lane, Maize Road, and Almont Drive as part of the access management plan included in the Morse Road Design study which was adopted by City Council on December 11, 2000. It is estimated that the Notice to Proceed will be issued in May 2005. This project has been given 555 calendar days for completion. The project was advertised in the Columbus City Bulletin, Dodge Reports, and by the Builders Exchange and was let by the Transportation Division. Twenty-one bidders/suppliers were solicited (21 majority, 0 minority) and 4 bids were received (4 majority, 0 minority) and tabulated on February 3, 2005, as follows:
Contractor / Bid Amount
Complete General Construction Company, Incorporated / $8,396,016.27
George J. Igel Construction Company / $9,250,864.98
Trucco Construction Company / $9,381,479.26
Kokosing Construction Company / $9,541,345.20
The Transportation Division recommends the bid award to Complete General Construction Company, Incorporated, CC#31-4366382 (expires April 5, 2005), as the lowest, best, most responsive, and most responsible bid.
Fiscal Impact: The total cost of this contract including construction inspection is $9,311,321.38. Ohio Public Works Commission funding is available via a Local Transportation Improvement Pr...
Click here for full text