Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify a contract with Burgess and Niple (Ord. 1556-2017, July 31, 2017) for detailed engineering services for the Olentangy Trail - Arena District Connector. Stage Two will develop the final plans for construction of the project, including bridge plans, permitting, and integration with the development of the Confluence Village projects along Nationwide Boulevard.
Background: The Department was awarded Clean Ohio Trails Funds in May to build a bridge from the Olentangy Trail to a newly improved Nationwide Boulevard and Confluence Village, a major redevelopment in downtown Columbus. The bridge will be a direct connection from the regional trail for thousands of residents and workers in the Arena District. The project will coincide with major city projects at the west end of Nationwide Boulevard, including a new stadium, office and residential developments, biking and walking improvements along Nationwide Boulevard, and a future park development along the east bank of the Olentangy River. This bridge also provides a significant non-motorized transportation facility to a heavily congested downtown area.
The costs for this project modification will be $695,654.41.
Proposals for Stage 1, which included the option to modify with a Stage 2 design were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on March 15, 2017 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on April 14, 2017. Proposals were received from the following companies:
Company Status
Burgess & Niple (MAJ)
Prime AE (MAJ)
Korda Engineering (MAJ)
GPD Group (MAJ)
EMH&T (MAJ)
In accordance with City Code, a selection team evaluated the proposals and recommended Burgess and Niple be selected to perform the work. The firm was chosen based on their reference projects, experience, qualifications, availability, timeline, and project approach.
Principal Parties:
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