Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Service, Division of Planning and Operations is responsible for maintaining the City's roadway system in a safe manner. Guardrail and fence repair projects are needed to restore accident damage locations, replace deteriorating structures and install new structures. This project was bid in compliance with the Columbus City Code and advertised in the Columbus City Bulletin. Bids were received and tabulated on December 4, 2008, by the Office of Support Services. Two bid proposals were received as follows:
Vendor / Bid Amount / Vendor Status
M. P. Dory Company / $189,656.80 / Majority
Lake Erie Construction Company / $217,680.00 / Majority
Award of the contract is recommended to M. P. Dory Company as the lowest responsive, responsible and best bidder.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
M.P. Dory's Contract Compliance number is 31-1115885 and expires January 18, 2010
3. FISCAL IMPACT
The contract amount will be for $189,656.80. Funds for this contract are budgeted and available within the Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is necessary to allow for timely execution of this contract and construction to protect the safety and welfare of the public. This is a 365 day contract that needs to start March 1, 2009, to assure that guardrails are repaired at accident locations throughout the City.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with M. P. Dory Company for the Guardrail and Fence Repair 2009 project for the Division of Planning and Operations; to authorize the expenditure of $189,656.80 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($189,656.80)
Body
WHEREAS, the Division of Planning and Operations is responsible for maintaining the City's roadway system in a safe manner; and
WHEREAS, guardrail and fence repair work is needed to restore accident damage, replace deterio...
Click here for full text