Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with E.L. Robinson Engineering for design safety improvements to the Olentangy Trail - Henderson Road Ramp.
Background: The Olentangy Trail is considered to be the busiest trail in Ohio. Recent trail counts show that the trail had over 1,000,000 uses in 2014. Several segments of the trail receive over 1,000 users per day. The Henderson Road Bridge was widened in 2005 to accommodate a new trail deck. However, the steep turning radius ramp from the bridge to the underpass beneath was not improved. This original ramp does not meet Recreation and Parks design standards, or federal AASHTO Trail standards. Several trail collisions, some serious, have occurred on this ramp, and it is regarded as one of the most unsafe segments of the entire trail. This project will construct a new ramp configuration which reduces the steep grade, widens the turning radius, and significantly increases sight distance for walkers and cyclists.
The costs for this project will be $58,565.17.
Proposals were requested in June 2016 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on June 15, 2016. Proposals were received from the following companies:
Company
EL Robinson Engineering (MAJ)
Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson, Inc. (MAJ)
After reviewing the proposals that were submitted, it was determined that EL Robinson Engineering was the most qualified company.
The department is requesting the waiver of the formal bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes to enter into a contract with EL Robinson Engineering as the project estimate was to be less than $50,000; however the lowest quote received was for $58,565.17. The high priority nature of making safety corrections to this portion of the trail deem it necessary to move forward as quickly as possible.
Principal Parties:
E.L. Robinson Engineering, Inc.
1801 Watermark Drive
Columbus, OH 43230
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