Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Strawser Paving Company for the pavement improvements to the Alum Creek Trail between Airport Drive and 5th Avenue.
Background: The project will replace the dilapidated 8’ wide trail pavement along a 0.3 mile segment of Alum Creek Trail between Airport Drive and 5th Avenue with a new 10’ wide trail. The project will include a new connection to Ridgeway Avenue, near 5th Avenue which will tie in to the new Shepard Library opening in Fall of 2016.
The costs for this project will be $110,182.00 with a contingency of $11,000.00 for a total of $121,182.00.
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on March 7, 2016 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on March 24, 2016. Bids were received from the following companies:
Company Amount
Strawser Paving $110,182.00
After reviewing the proposals that were submitted, it was determined that Strawser Paving Company was the lowest and most responsive bidder.
Principal Parties:
Strawser Paving Company
1595 Frank Road, Columbus, OH 43223
Corey Strawser 614-276-5273
Contract Compliance Number: 31-4412354
February 4, 2017
Benefits to the Public: Cycling, walking, running, and active trail uses provide highly recognized year-round benefits to urban lifestyles. Access to trails and to key destinations is one of the top rated priorities noted by residents.
Area(s) Affected: Planning Area 18 - Hayden Park, Shepard Community, and North Central Columbus
Master Plan Relation: This project will support the mission of the Recreation and Parks Master Plan by improving access to trails and greenway corridors, improving east/west connectivity, and increase trail access to lower income areas of the city.
Fiscal Impact: $121,182.00 is budgeted and available in the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 to meet the financial obligations of this contract.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Strawser Paving Company for the pavement improvements to the Alum Creek Trail between Airport Drive and 5th Avenue; to authorize the expenditure of $110,182.00 with a contingency of $11,000.00 for a total of $121,182.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702. ($121,182.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to provide pavement improvements to the Alum Creek Trail between Airport Drive and 5th Avenue; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $110,182.00 with a contingency of $11,000.00 for a total of $121,182.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Strawser Paving Company for the pavement improvements to the Alum Creek Trail between Airport Drive and 5th Avenue; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks be and is hereby authorized to enter into contract with Strawser Paving Company for the pavement improvements to the Alum Creek Trail between Airport Drive and 5th Avenue.
SECTION 2. To authorize the expenditure of $110,182.00 with a contingency of $11,000.00 for a total of $121,182.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702.
SECTION 3. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 4. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 5. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer the unencumbered balance in a project account to the unallocated balance account within the same fund upon receipt of certification by the Director of the Department administering said project that the project has been completed and the monies are no longer required for said project.
SECTION 6. For the purpose stated in Section 1, the expenditure of $121,182.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the cost thereof, be and is hereby authorized from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund 7702 in object class 06 Capital Outlay per the accounting codes in the attachment.
SECTION 7. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.