Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract for the construction of the Resurfacing - 2016 Preventative Surface Treatments-Slurry Seal project and to provide payment for construction administration and inspection services.
The Resurfacing - 2016 Preventative Surface Treatments-Slurry Seal project consists of applying a thin coat of liquid asphalt and stone across the existing pavement to extend the life of the pavement. This will be performed on two hundred and nine (209) city streets and fifty-four (54) ADA curb ramp improvements.
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is August 3, 2016. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express. One bid was received on June 7, 2016, (majority) and tabulated as follows:
Company Name Bid Amt City/State Majority/MBE/FBE
Strawser Construction Inc. $1,816,342.47 Columbus, OH Majority
Award is to be made to Strawser Construction Inc. as the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder.
Searches in the System for Award Management (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Strawser Construction Inc.
Pre-Qualification Status
Strawser Construction Inc. and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
The contract compliance number for Strawser Construction Inc. is 26-2688853 (vendor 002336) and expires 4/18/18.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this project is budgeted in the 2016 Capital Improvements Budget. A transfer of funds is necessary as a temporary funding source until the 2016 bond sale proceeds are received.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested in order to allow this project to begin at the earliest p...
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