Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. for a revised segment of the Camp Chase Trail - Sullivant Avenue to Georgesville Road.
The Camp Chase Trail is one of the city’s most significant regional trails. Development of the trail began 10 years ago, and over 14 miles of trail have been completed. This is the final segment of the trail, and will open the entire 15 miles of the path, from Madison County to the Hilltop community.
Plans for the project were developed by the Department of Public Service in 2016. During right-of-way acquisition, it was determined that a segment of the path was not feasible to construct, due to construction costs and private property impacts. This project will revise the plans for this segment.
The Camp Chase Trail is also the route of the nationally significant Ohio to Erie Trail, connecting Columbus to Cincinnati and Cleveland.
The department is requesting the waiver of the formal bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes to enter into a contract with Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. as they will provide the City with cost savings, accelerated schedule, and ability to add the segment to the existing construction project.
The costs for this project will be $46,654.00.
Principal Parties:
Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc.
1650 Watermark Drive, Suite 200
Columbus, OH 43215
Brooks Vogel 614-487-1650
31-0922991
Exp. 5/24/19
Emergency Justification: An emergency is being requested in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract due to the schedule deadlines imposed by the State of Ohio grant agreement.
Bid Waiver Request: Korda Engineering was the firm who previously completed the permits and plans for the Camp Chase Trail completed in 2017. Their work included the trail adjacent to this project. Their existing survey data, relationship with Camp Chase Railroad Company, DPS, Utili...
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