Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with M.P. Dory for the Roadway Improvements - Guardrail & Fence Repair 2015 project.
The Department of Public Service is responsible for maintaining the city's roadway system in a safe manner. Guardrail and fence reconstruction projects restore accident damage locations, replace deteriorating structures, and install new structures. This contract will provide for these services.
The Notice to Proceed date is August 20, 2015. The Office of Support Services, through Vendor Services and Bid Express, bid for the project in compliance with Columbus City Code. Two bids were received on June 18, 2015 (two majority) and tabulated on June 19, 2015 as follows:
Company Name Bid Amt City/State Majority/MBE/FBE
M. P. Dory Company $249,242.50 Columbus, OH Majority
Lake Erie Construction Co. $256,275.00 Norwalk, OH Majority
The department recommended awarding the contract to M. P. Dory Company as the lowest responsive, responsible and best bidder. The contract amount will be for $250,000.00 in accordance with Special Provision 146 of the bid documents, which states, “It is the City's intent to fully utilize the available funding provided to its Guardrail and Fence Repair program with the approved Operating Budget. Therefore, the City reserves the right to increase or decrease the base bid amount, up to or down to a maximum of $250,000.00. The total amount of the work and other incidentals will not exceed the total amount of the contract (maximum of $250,000.00). In the event that the City does add guardrail, fence, and structure locations to the original list in order to use the remaining available funds, the contractor shall be bound by all bid specifications and other terms and conditions contained in this contract document. The contract will be awarded to the lowest (determined by the base bid, not inclu...
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