City of Columbus - File #: 1847-2007

• File #: 1847-2007
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 11/1/2007
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 12/10/2007
• Final action: 12/13/2007
• Title: To authorize the Public Service Director to modify and increase a contract with Trans Associates Engineering Consultants; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed from the Streets and Highway Improvement Fund; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Code, 1959; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/13/2007	1	ACTING CITY CLERK	Attest
12/12/2007	1	MAYOR	Signed
12/10/2007	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
12/10/2007	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
11/29/2007	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/29/2007	1	Service Reviewer	Sent for Approval
11/29/2007	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
11/29/2007	1	Service Reviewer	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
11/28/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/28/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/28/2007	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/28/2007	1	Service Reviewer	Sent for Approval
11/28/2007	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/28/2007	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/28/2007	1	Service Reviewer	Sent for Approval
11/27/2007	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/6/2007	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/6/2007	1	Service Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation

Ordinance 2026-2006 was passed November 20, 2006 to provide the city with consultant traffic engineering services to analyze downtown traffic flow associated with the I-70/71 reconstruction study, RiverSouth redevelopment, Scioto Mile, new Main and Rich Street bridges and recommendations from the Downtown Columbus Circulation Study. Trans Associates was hired to provide this resource due to their vast knowledge and prior work on a number of downtown planning issues. As stated in 2026-2006, there is now a need to modify the existing contract to conduct additional analysis and extend the time period in which to complete this work. The additional analysis is associated with refinement of scheduling two-way street conversions due to construction of residential units, a parking garage and the County Courthouse, examining the operation of the Main and Rich Street bridges and further technical support for the I-70/71 study. The formal competitive bidding requirements of Chapter 329 of the City Code are being waived for the procurement of engineering services for this modification.

The original contract amount was $100,000.00. The amount of this modification is $100,000.00, for a total contracted amount of $200,000.00.

Emergency action is requested as planning for the RiverSouth development and public utility infrastructure improvements has accelerated and decisions are soon needed to determine the appropriate maintenance of traffic plan and sequencing of two-way conversions to maintain safe vehicle and pedestrian travel. The Rich Street bridge design is in progress and final adjustment to the I-70/71 collector-distributor street system must occur in a timely fashion to meet Ohio Department of Transportation project schedules. In order for the City to provide input for desired pedestrian safety, vehicle circulation and aesthetic treatments in a timely fashion, continuation of traffic engineering support services must commence as soon as possib...