Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Decker Construction Company for the Roadway - Sullivant Avenue - I-70 EB Entrance Ramp project and to provide payment for construction, construction administration and inspection services.
This contract includes improvements to pedestrian safety and mobility along Sullivant Avenue. This project will reconfigure the Sullivant Avenue entrance ramp to eastbound I-70 by eliminating the eastbound slip ramp from Sullivant Avenue and creating an eastbound right-turn lane at the existing intersection of Sullivant Avenue with the ramp from Sullivant Avenue westbound. Curb, sidewalk, street lighting, and other incidentals will be adjusted accordingly, 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 February 22, 2024. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express. Five bids were received on December 14, 2024, (all majority) and tabulated as follows:
Company Name Bid Amount City/State Majority/ODI Certification
Decker Construction Company $775,918.00 Columbus, OH MAJ
Strawser Paving Company $798,693.33 Columbus, OH MAJ
Shelly & Sands, Inc. $803,185.90 Columbus, OH MAJ
Complete General Construction $903,921.10 Columbus, OH MAJ
The Ruhlin Company $1,085,828.98 Sharon Center, OH MAJ
Award is to be made to Decker Construction Company as the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder for their bid of $775,918.00. The amount of construction administration and inspection services will be $116,387.70. The total legislated amount is $892,305.70.
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