Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to execute a contract modification with Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. (Korda) relative to the Intersection Improvements - Main Street at McNaughten Road project.
The purpose of the project is to reduce congestion and improve safety at the intersection of Main Street and McNaughten Road and to address deficiencies in the pedestrian system. Design of this project is partially funded by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT).
Ordinance 1393-2014 authorized the Director of Public Service to execute a grant agreement with ODOT and to accept a $225,000 grant from ODOT to fund eligible design costs. That legislation also authorized the Director of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with Korda relative to the design of the aforesaid project.
In July 2015, the parties executed a contract modification authorizing the reallocation of previously encumbered funds to support additional work necessary to the completion of the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. A second contract modification is needed to support the completion of stormwater analysis and design and development of Best Management Practices in order to meet the requirements of the City of Columbus Stormwater Drainage Manual.
Original contract amount: $250,000.00 (Ordinance 1393-2014, EL016460)
Modification 1 amount: $ 0.00
Modification 2 amount: $ 30,000.00
Contract amount including all modifications: $280,000.00
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
The contract compliance number for Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. is CC004467, which expires on May 24, 2019.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $30,000.00 is available within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund within the Department of Public Service.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to allow for the immediate execution of the aforesaid contract modification so as to prevent any unnecessary delays in ...
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