Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the City to enter into a contract in an amount up to $284,232.00 for the State Route Bridge Maintenance 2009 project and to pay construction inspection costs up to $28,423.00.
The project involves routine maintenance to various State Route bridges within the City of Columbus. Work includes patching of concrete decks, railings, curbs and sidewalks; repair of concrete deck wearing surface cracks; crack sealing of asphalt wearing surface, cleaning of drainage systems; repair/replacement of damaged guardrail; cleaning and removal of loose debris. The contractor is to supply maintenance of traffic including a police officer with a police cruiser when authorized.
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is August 17, 2009. Identified work is to be completed within 60 days and contract duration will be through June 30, 2010. The project was let by the Office of Support Services and was advertised in the City Bulletin, Dodge Reports, and by the Builders Exchange. 2 bids were received (2 majority, 0 minority) on June 18, 2009 and tabulated on June 19, 2009 as follows:
Company City, State Status Amount
Complete General Construction Company Columbus, OH Majority $284,232.00
The Righter Company Columbus, OH Majority $459,240.68
Award is to be made to Complete General Construction Company, as the lowest, best, most responsive and most responsible bidder.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Complete General's contract compliance number is 314366382 and expires on 1/30/2010.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to allow a contract to be entered into immediately so that construction may begin and safety hazards repaired on or around August 17, 2...
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