Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. for the Resurfacing - 2025 Project 2 project and to provide payment for construction, construction administration and inspection services.
This contract includes Part A: Repairs and resurfaces 36 city streets and constructs 84 - 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. Part B: Reconstructs one street using cement stabilization. Part C: Involves the resurfacing of drive and parking lots in a city park and lighting improvements for one parking lot, 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 March 5, 2026. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express. Five bids were received on January 15, 2026, (all majority) and tabulated as follows:
Company Name Bid Amount City/State Majority/ODI Cert.
Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. $7,407,341.61 Westerville, Ohio MAJ
Shelly & Sands, Inc. $7,664,056.61 Columbus, Ohio MAJ
Strawser Paving Company $7,675,598.08 Columbus, Ohio MAJ
The Shelly Company $7,963,896.91 Thornville, Ohio MAJ
Decker Construction Company $8,109,763.27 Columbus, Ohio MAJ
Award is to be made to Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder for their bid of $7,407,341.61. The amount of construction administration and inspection services will be $666,660.74. The total legisl...
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