Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract for the construction of the Resurfacing - Preventive Surface Treatments (Slurry Seal) project and to provide payment for construction administration and inspection services.
The Resurfacing - Preventive Surface Treatments (Slurry Seal) project consists of applying slurry seal to one hundred and seventy-two (172) city streets. The slurry seal process applies a thin coat of liquid asphalt and stone across the existing pavement to extend the life of the pavement
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is July 10, 2013. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express. Two bids were received on May 21, 2013, (two majority) and tabulated as follows:
Company Name Bid Amt City/State Majority/MBE/FBE
American Pavements, Inc. $852,892.80 Plain City, OH Majority
Strawser Construction Inc. $899,680.95 Columbus, OH Majority
Award is to be made to American Pavements, Inc. as the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder. The contract amount will be $852,892.80. The amount for construction administration and inspection services will be $68,231.42. The legislated amount is $921,124.22.
Searches in the System for Award Management (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against American Pavements, Inc.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
The contract compliance number for American Pavements, Inc. is 311409601 and expires 12/6/13.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this expenditure are available within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund, No. 704. An amendment to the 2013 Capital Improvements fund is necessary for the purpose of providing sufficient spending authority for the aforementioned project expenditure and will be reimburse after the 2013 Bond Sale.
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