Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into professional services contract with E. P. Ferris and Associates, Inc. in the amount of up to $800,000.00 for the Pedestrian Safety - 17th Avenue - I71 to Billiter Boulevard project.
The intent of this project is to provide the City of Columbus, improvements to existing sidewalk and curb along 17th Avenue from the I-71 southbound ramps to just west of Billiter Boulevard. Improvements include replacing the existing sidewalk, curb, driveways, ADA curb ramps, and resurfacing of 17th Avenue. Traffic signals at the I-71 NB ramps, Hamilton Avenue, and Cleveland Avenue will be replaced. Curb extensions will be constructed to protect parking. Surface drainage will be improved with modifications to the storm sewer. Existing water service lines containing lead or galvanized materials shall be replaced. Preliminary engineering will determine the sidewalk width, final locations and surface materials for the curb extensions, and where marked crosswalks are needed.
Ord. 2534-2022 authorized the Director of Public Service to submit MORPC Attributable Funds roadway improvement project applications and to execute project agreements for approved projects for the Department of Public Service for the Pedestrian Safety - 17th Avenue - I71 to Billiter Boulevard project.
The Department of Public Service, Office of Support Services, solicited Requests for Proposals for the Pedestrian Safety - 17th Avenue - I71 to Billiter Boulevard contract. The project was formally advertised on the Vendor Services and Bonfire web sites from May 8, 2024, to June 5, 2024. The City received four (4) responses. All proposals were deemed responsive and were fully evaluated when the Evaluation Committee met on June 17, 2024. The responding firms were:
Company Name City/State Majority/MBE/WBE/VET/EBE/LGBTBE/SLBE
E. P. Ferris and Associates, In...
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