Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to modify a professional services contract with E. P Ferris & Associates, Inc.’s to add additional funds for the Pedestrian Safety - 17th Avenue - I71 to Billiter Boulevard project.
Ordinance No. 1879-2024 authorized the Director of Public Service to enter into a $800,000.00 professional services contract with E. P Ferris & Associates, Inc.’s 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.
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to modify the contract in the amount of $400,000.00 for additional professional services to complete the detailed design of the project.
1.1 Amount of additional funds to be expended: $400,000.00
The original contract amount: $800,000.00 (PO459964, Ord. 1879-2024)
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