Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Shelly and Sands, Inc. for the FRA-62-17.66 Improvements of Nelson Road project and to provide payment for construction, construction administration and inspection services.
This contract includes the resurfacing of 1.32 miles of Nelson Road (US62) from E. Broad Street to Fifth Avenue. This project includes roadway pavement repairs, spot replacement of curb and sidewalk, construction of ADA curb ramps, 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 1219-2025 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 Urban Paving program, accept and expended awarded grant funds, and issue refunds, if necessary, for the FRA-62-17.66 Improvements of Nelson Road project.
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is July 15, 2026. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express. Four bids were received on May 28, 2026, (all majority) and tabulated as follows:
Company Name Bid Amount City/State Majority/ODI Certification
Shelly and Sands, Inc. $1,524,914.77 Columbus, OH MAJ
Strawser Paving Company $1,583,403.60 Columbus, OH MAJ
Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. $1,605,667.59 Westerville, OH MAJ
Complete General Construction Company $1,786,951.62 Columbus, OH MAJ
Award is to be made to Shelly and Sands, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder for their bid of $1,524,914.77. The amount of construction administration and inspection services will be $152,491.48. The total legislated amount is $1,677,406.25.
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