Explanation
Background: This legislation authorizes the City of Columbus to enter into a contract in an amount up to $4,167,111.96 for the Henderson Road Improvement - OPWC project and to pay construction inspection costs up to $439,369.00. This improvement will rehabilitate the pavement at full depth between North High Street and the Olentangy River bridge; replace existing curbs and sidewalks; add a new water line along Henderson Road; and provide new storm sewers and traffic signals. This project has been awarded an OPWC grant amount of $181,793.00. The Division of Power and Water will contribute $473,264.40 for the costs associated with the new water line. The Division of Recreation and Parks will contribute $177,701.24 and the Franklin County Engineer's office will contribute $444,114.02 for costs associated with the improved walking path on the south side of the bridge. The County's share will be in the form of a reimbursement. The Transportation Division will provide funding for the County's share, then will bill the County for their portion of the project. The estimated Notice to Proceed date is May 15, 2008. This project has been given 210 days to complete construction. The project was let by the Transportation Division and was advertised in the City Bulletin, Dodge Reports, and by the Builders Exchange. Fourteen bidders/suppliers were solicited (12 majority, 2 minority) and three bids were received (3 majority, 0 minority) and tabulated on December 13, 2007 as follows:
Nickolas Savko & Sons, Inc. $4,167,111.96
Complete General Construction Company $4,251,978.37
George J. Igel & Co. $5,150,746.79
Award is to be made to Nickolas Savko & Sons, Inc., c.c. #31-0907362 (expiring 4/16/09), as the lowest, best, most responsive and most responsible bidder.
Emergency action is requested to allow immediate expenditure of the necessary funds so that construction may begin on May 15, 2008.
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