City of Columbus - File #: 0519-2008

• File #: 0519-2008
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/14/2008
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 6/23/2008
• Final action: 6/25/2008
• Title: To authorize the Public Service Director to enter into a professional service contract with Gannett Fleming Engineers and Architects, P. C., for the preliminary engineering of the Lazelle Road Improvement project; to authorize the expenditure of $531,627.00 from the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund for the Transportation Division; and to declare an emergency. ($531,627.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/25/2008	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
6/24/2008	1	MAYOR	Signed
6/23/2008	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
6/23/2008	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
6/13/2008	1	Service Reviewer	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
6/12/2008	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/12/2008	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/12/2008	1	Service Reviewer	Sent for Approval
6/12/2008	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/12/2008	1	Service Reviewer	Sent for Approval
6/12/2008	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
6/11/2008	1	Service Reviewer	Sent for Approval
6/10/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/10/2008	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/2/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/29/2008	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
5/21/2008	1	Service Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/20/2008	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation
Background: This legislation authorizes the Public Service Director to enter into a contract for the Transportation Division for a professional services preliminary engineering contract for the Lazelle Road Improvement project with Gannett Fleming, Engineers and Architects, P. C., in the amount of $531,627.00. The project is located on Lazelle Road between State Route 23 to the west and Worthington-Galena Road to the east. The purpose of the project is to investigate engineering alternatives for the widening, drainage, and streetscape features of Lazelle Road, as well as for two railroad bridges within the proposed project limits.

The study will include recommendations for "Complete Streets" features. The Complete Streets concept includes bike paths or bike lanes, sidewalks, curb ramps, pedestrian signals, lane widths, and medians. If these features are found to be suitable for including in the future final design, the study will make recommendations for their inclusion. The study will look at existing sidewalks in the area, as well as pedestrian generators and destinations, and make recommendations for connectivity within the neighborhood. The study will investigate existing and proposed bicycle facilities and make recommendations for appropriate facilities for the Lazelle Road Improvement. ADA requirements will be incorporated in the final design of the project.

A professional services contract for engineering is needed to assure timely completion of the design and as the Transportation Division does not maintain adequate staff or all of the various disciplines necessary to complete such design in house.

The selection process for the professional service contract has been done in accordance with provisions of Chapter 329.12 of Columbus City Codes, 1959. Eleven majority firms submitted proposals: Gannet-Fleming Engineers and Architects, P. C.; R. D. Zande & Associates, Inc.; EMH&T, Inc.; American Structurepoint, Inc.; URS, Inc.;...