Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract for the Division of Design and Construction for a professional services engineering contract for the Joyce Avenue Phase 2 project. This is a joint partnership between the Department of Public Service and the Department of Public Utilities.
The project consists of reconstructing Joyce Avenue from Kenmore Avenue to Twelfth Avenue. Improvements include curbing and sidewalk on the east side of Joyce Avenue, a shared path on the west side of Joyce Avenue, ADA curb ramps, upgrading of existing traffic lights, storm sewer, and street light relocation and upgrade, and roadway widening at various locations from its current two lane configuration to a three lane configuration.
Improvements on 17th Avenue, between Joyce Ave and 300 feet west of Billiter Boulevard will consist of sidewalk improvement, curb and gutter, an enclosed storm sewer, sidewalks along Seventeenth Avenue only on one side from Joyce Avenue to Brentnell Avenue. A storm sewer system study and design for 17th Avenue between Joyce and Brentnell avenues will also be included.
There are 13 bus stops within the limits of this project. 2.54 miles of 5 foot wide sidewalk and 1.2 miles of 8 foot shared use path will be added in this project. 132 ADA ramps will be added or reconstructed in this project
Pedestrian generators and destinations impacting the proposed project include: St Stephen Community Center, Duxberry Park Elementary School and Maloney Park.
Environmental "Green" materials or processes associated with this project include landscaping and stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP).
The selection process for the professional service contract has been done in accordance with provisions of Chapter 329.12 of Columbus City Codes, 1959. 14 majority and 2 minority firms submitted proposals.
The Office of Support Services has completed the selection process for professio...
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