Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Complete General Construction Company for the Signals - Downtown Signals Part 2 project and to provide payment for construction, construction administration and inspection services.
This contract includes replacement of existing traffic signals at the intersections of Rich Street with 3rd Street, 4th Street, 5th Street, and Grant Avenue. The signals will be fully replaced including new poles and equipment. New fiber optic cable will be installed within the limits of each intersection to connect the signals to the existing Columbus Traffic Signal System (CTSS) network. Additional work includes the brick walk, drainage structure replacement, new signage and pavement markings, and other work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications set forth in the Bid Submittal Documents.
Ordinance 1442-2023 authorized the Director of Public Service, on behalf of the City of Columbus, to submit applications to and execute grant agreements with the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) relative to the Local Transportation Improvement Program, accept and expend awarded grant funds, and issue refunds, if necessary, for the Signals - Downtown Signals Part 2 project.
Ordinance 2495-2024 authorized the Director of Public Service, on behalf of the City of Columbus, to submit applications to and execute grant agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the MORPC Attributable Funds Program, accept and expend awarded grant funds, and issue refunds, if necessary, for the Signals - Downtown Signals Part 2 project.
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is July 18, 2025. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express. Two bids were received on May 8, 2025, (both majority) and tabulated as follows:
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