Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract for the Roadway Improvements - Scioto Peninsula - West Broad Street project and to provide for construction administration and inspection services.
The aforementioned project encompasses various improvements to West Broad Street from the Norfolk Southern railroad bridge, approximately 160’ west of Starling Street, to Front Street. The planned scope of services includes pavement reconstruction, street upgrades, pedestrian and bike facilities, and utility improvements. Sidewalks will be reconstructed and widened to provide for additional streetscape elements including a buff wash finish concrete walk, granite curb, street trees, planters, and lighting. Bike lanes will be installed along the full limits of W. Broad Street. Two planted medians will be installed. Each median will provide a pedestrian refuge area. The eastern crossing will include the installation of a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon. The traffic signal at W. Broad and Belle will be upgraded to a decorative mast arm. New water line, street lighting, and storm sewer facilities will be installed with the project. All aerial facilities will be relocated underground. Broad Street will be milled and resurfaced from the east bridge approach to 50’ west of Wall Street.
The estimated Notice to Proceed is May 11, 2016. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express on March 15, 2016. Three bids were received (all majority) and tabulated on March 16, 2016, as follows:
Company Name Bid Amount City/State Majority/MBE/FBE
George J. Igel & Co., Inc. $6,364,075.68 Columbus, Ohio Majority
Shelly & Sands, Inc. $6,805,620.80 Columbus, Ohio Majority
Complete General Construction $6,992,505.93 Columbus, Ohio Majority
Award is to be made to George J. Igel & Co., Inc. ...
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