Explanation
Background:
The Recreation and Parks Department solicited bids for the 2008 Trail Safety Improvements Project. Four (4) bids were received and opened by the Recreation and Parks Department on July 2, 2008. The bids are as follows:
Vendor Status Amount
Downing Construction Company Majority $101,805.00
Columbus Asphalt Majority $111,190.00
McDaniels Construction MBE $137,866.65
M&D Blacktop Majority $149,000.00
It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Department to award the bid to Downing Construction Company who submitted the lowest and best responsive and responsible bid.
The project will include ramp repairs along the 670 Trail; new centerline striping, bollard removals and drainage improvements along the Olentangy Trail; railing improvements along the Alum Creek Trail and clearing work along the Scioto Trail. Removing obstacles, hazards and brush as well as improving selected ramps and railings will increase the safety to the general public using the regional trail system.
The Federal Identification Number for Downing Construction Company is #31-1458431 and the contract compliance expires 07/23/09.
Fiscal Impact:
$105,000.00 is required and budgeted in the 1999/2004 Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund to meet the financial obligation of this contract.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a contract with Downing Construction Company for the 2008 Trail Safety Improvements Project and to authorize the expenditure $105,000.00 from the 1999/2004 Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. ($105,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Recreation and Parks has identified port...
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