Explanation
This ordinance is to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into a contract with Columbus Asphalt Paving Inc. for construction of the Camp Chase Trail Sullivant/Georgesville Final Connection on the city’s west side.
Background: This ordinance is to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into a contract with Columbus Asphalt Paving, Inc. for construction of the Camp Chase Trail Sullivant/Georgesville Final Connection on the city’s west side.
In July of 2018 the Department finished construction of the Camp Chase Trail Sullivant/ Georgesville segment. Approximately 200’ of path was unable to be completed, from the north side of Sullivant Road to the current end of the trail along Camp Chase railroad corridor. This construction contract will build this final segment. Once completed, the entire 3.25 miles of the city’s Camp Chase Trail will be fully open to the public.
The Camp Chase Trail is a regional trail, and also the route of the nationally significant Ohio to Erie Trail, connecting Columbus to Cincinnati and Cleveland.
Bid Submission Dates (fill in below if applicable):
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on October 3, 2018.
Vendor Status Amount
Columbus Asphalt Paving Inc. (MAJ) $145,211.50
Shelly and Sands, Inc. (MAJ) $183,633.66
Facemyer Company (FBE) $227,807.47
Strawser Paving Company (MAJ) $182,620.58
After reviewing the proposals that were submitted, it was determined that Columbus Asphalt Paving Inc. was the lowest and most responsive bidder. (NOTE: Columbus City Code Section 329.212 requires the contracting department to contact local bidders who are within 1% of the non-local bidder's bid to inform them that they may be awarded the contract if they agree to change their bid to meet the lowest bid price.)
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