Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into contract with Strawser Paving Co., Inc. for the Resurfacing-Urban Paving FRA-710-0.00 (Busch Blvd and Schrock Road) project and to provide payment for construction, construction administration, and inspection services.
This contract repairs and resurfaces 1.89 miles of SR 710 and constructs 27 ADA curb ramps along SR 710. 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. The project also includes full depth roadway widening and the addition of a bike lane on both sides of Busch Boulevard. As well as the addition of a buffer zone between the bike lane and adjacent vehicle lanes on both Busch Boulevard and Schrock Road. Additionally, the project involves adjustment to the existing median and turn lanes on Schrock Road, 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.
Ordinance 1760-2023 authorized the Director of Public Service, on behalf of the City of Columbus, to submit applications to and execute grant agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the Highway Safety Improvement Program, accepted and expended awarded grant funds, and issued refunds, if necessary, for the Resurfacing-Urban Paving FRA-710-0.00 (Busch Blvd and Schrock Road).
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is November 16, 2023. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express. Four bids were received on September 26, 2023 (all majority), and tabulated as follows:
Company Name Bid Amount City/State Majority/ODI Certification ...
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