Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Strawser Paving Company for the construction of a .5 mile trail connector to the Alum Creek Trail.
The connector will run from Brandywine Park to Wingfield Street, where it directly connects to the regional trail. The project will be built in conjunction with the Department of Public Service’s Olentangy/Alum Creek Connector (OLAC) improvements at Westerville Road. When completed, the trail connector trail will also become part of a 5-mile on-street bikeway improvement from the Olentangy Trail at Hudson Street to the Alum Creek Trail. Over 2,000 nearby residents will be able to directly access the Alum Creek Trail when constructed. Construction is scheduled to begin in Summer of 2017. One of the most high priority trail improvements requested in Columbus is east/west connectors to existing regional trails.
The costs for this project will be $355,956.58 with a contingency of $39,043.42 for a total of $395,000.00.
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on May 15, 2017 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on June 1, 2017. Bids were received from the following companies:
Company Status Amount
Strawser Paving (MAJ) $355,956.58
Columbus Asphalt (MAJ) $418,561.95
After reviewing the proposals that were submitted, it was determined that Strawser Paving was the lowest and most responsive bidder.
Strawser Paving and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
Principal Parties:
Strawser Paving Company
1595 Frank Road, Columbus, OH 43223
Corey Strawser 614-276-5273
CC#: 31-4412354
Exp Date: 1/30/19
Emergency Justification: An emergency is being requested in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract in order to work under a sp...
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