Explanation
1.0 BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Strawser Paving Company, Inc. for the Cooper Park Stormwater System Improvements in an amount up to $267,319.80.
This project involves approximately 1,082 feet of 30-inch and 48-inch pipe, 1,252 feet of 15-inch to 48-inch pipe cleaning, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings (CC 16745), technical specifications, and City of Columbus Construction and Material Specifications. This project will eliminate an outlet constriction on the storm system and install a backflow prevention device to reduce the occurrence of flooding due to hydraulic connectivity with Alum Creek. The project is located in the Cooper Park Neighborhood off of Cooper Road in the Northland planning area.
2.0 ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: The project was initiated due to public complaints of flooding in the Cooper Park Neighborhood.
3.0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened ten bids on August 23, 2017:
1. Strawser Paving $267,319.80
2. Trucco Construction Company $348,326.25
3. John Eramo and Sons, Inc. $389,900.50
4. Facemeyer Company $391,862.25
5. Shelly & Sands Inc. $399,351.45
6. Danbert, Inc. $420,900.66
7. Complete General Construction $438,978.10
8. Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio $453,420.55
9. Fields Excavating, Inc. $474,471.80
10. Mark Haynes Construction, Inc. $538,639.20
3.1 PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS: Strawser Paving Company, Inc. and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329. Strawser Paving Company, Inc.’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $267,319.80. Their Contract Compliance Numbe...
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