City of Columbus - File #: 0459-2026

• File #: 0459-2026
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Second Reading
• File created: 2/10/2026
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 4/13/2026
• Title: To authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate funds within the Federal Transportation Grant Fund in connection with the Quick Build Toolkit; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contracts to purchase paints, marking tape, temporary curbs, and bike counters for the Division of Mobility & Parking Services with Ferguson Enterprises, PPG, Grainger, ULine, Terra Bound Solutions, White Cap Supply, EcoCounter, and MioVision; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of paint and marking tape; to authorize the waiver of the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of up to $224,989.00 from the Federal Transportation Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($224,989.00)

Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes: 1) the Director of Public Service to enter into contracts to purchase items needed as authorized for the Mobility Quick Build Toolkit grant, such as paints, marking tape, temporary curbs, and bike counters, by the Department of Public Service, Division of Mobility & Parking Services, 2) the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Director of Public Service, to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of paint and marking tape, and 3) the encumbrance and expenditure of up to $224,989.00 to facilitate the purchase of the same.
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) hosted a Pedestrian & Bicycle Special Solicitation in 2025 for projects that make walking and biking a safe, convenient, and accessible transportation option for all Ohioans.
Pursuant to Ordinance 1010-2025, the Department of Public Service submitted an application for ODOT’s consideration, with a focus on developing a Quick Build Toolkit designed to accelerate the planning and implementation of pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements. Quick Build projects use temporary materials that are reversible, adjustable, and can be installed quickly. This Toolkit is intended to support the implementation of two bike lane projects and two Vision Zero projects each year. The type of Quick Build is a Pilot project which will be implemented for a minimum of one month and a maximum of one year. The Toolkit includes materials such as temporary paint and pavement markings, traffic control materials like water barriers, cones, and temporary curbs, as well as MUTCD signs. Additionally, the Toolkit includes bike and pedestrian counters to measure the project’s effectiveness through pre- and post-project data collection. (This listing is meant to be illustrative and is believed to be accurate and complete; however, last minute project addition...