Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Strawser Paving Company for the Pedestrian Safety - Sidewalk Replacement (2021 Tree Root) project and to provide payment for construction, construction administration and inspection services.
The contract work includes replacing sidewalks damaged by tree roots of City trees planted within the public right-of-way, removal of tress as needed, and other work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications set forth in the Bid Submittal Documents.
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is June 7, 2021. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express. Three bids were received on April 1, 2021, and tabulated as follows:
Company Name Bid Amount City/State Majority/MBE/FBE
Strawser Paving Company $733,606.50 Columbus, OH Majority
G&G Concrete Construction, LLC $745,892.95 Columbus, OH Majority
Columbus Asphalt Paving, Inc. $749,846.90 Gahanna, OH Majority
Award is to be made to Strawser Paving Company as the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder for their bid of $733,606.50. The amount of construction administration and inspection services will be $110,040.98. The total legislated amount is $843,647.48.
Searches in the System for Award Management (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Strawser Paving Company.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
The contract compliance number for Strawser Paving Company is CC006114 and expires 1/14/2023.
3. PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS
Strawser Paving Company and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available within the Streets and Highways Bond Funds, Fund 7704, in an amount of up to $843,647.48. An amendment to the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget is required to establish sufficient budget authority for the project. The funds are appropriated.
5. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested in order to complete needed improvements at the earliest possible time to ensure the safety of the travelling public.
Title
To amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Strawser Paving Company for the Pedestrian Safety - Sidewalk Replacement (2021 Tree Root) project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $843,647.48 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($843,647.48)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service is engaged in the Pedestrian Safety - Sidewalk Replacement (2021 Tree Root) project; and
WHEREAS, the work for this project consists of replacing sidewalks damaged by tree roots of City trees planted within the public right-of-way, removal of tress as needed, and other work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications set forth in the Bid Submittal Documents; and
WHEREAS, Strawser Paving Company will be awarded the contract for the Pedestrian Safety - Sidewalk Replacement (2021 Tree Root) project; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service requires funding to be available for the Pedestrian Safety - Sidewalk Replacement (2021 Tree Root) project for construction expense along with construction administration and inspection services; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget to establish authority within the correct project; and
WHEREAS, funds will need to be expended to pay for the Pedestrian Safety - Sidewalk Replacement (2021 Tree Root)
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service in that it is immediately necessary to enter into contract with Strawser Paving Company to ensure the safety of the travelling public, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the 2020 Capital Improvements Budget authorized by ordinance 2521-2020 be amended as follows to establish sufficient authority for this project:
Fund / Project / Project Name / Current / Change /C.I.B. as Amended
7704 / P590105-100000 / Pedestrian Safety Improvements (Voted Carryover) / $184,607.00 / ($184,607.00) / $0.00
7704 / P590105-100005 / Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Sidewalk Program (Voted Carryover) / $9,301.00 / ($9,041.00) / $260.00
7704 / P590105-100081 / Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Sidewalk Replacement (Tree Root) (Voted 2019 SIT Supported) / $0.00 / ($650,000.00) / $0.00
7704 / P590105-100463 / Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Sidewalk Replacement (2021 Tree Root) (Voted Carryover) / $0.00 / $193,648.00 / $193,648.00
7704 / P590105-100463 / Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Sidewalk Replacement (2021 Tree Root) (Voted 2019 SIT Supported) / $0.00 / $650,000.00 / $650,000.00
SECTION 2. That the Director of Public Service be and is hereby authorized to enter into a construction services contract with Strawser Paving Company, 1595 Frank Road, Columbus, Ohio, 43223, for the Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Sidewalk Replacement (2021 Tree Root) project in the amount of up to $733,606.50 in accordance with the specifications and plans on file in the Office of Support Services, which are hereby approved; and to pay for necessary construction administration and inspection costs associated with the project up to a maximum of $110,040.98.
SECTION 3. That the expenditure of $843,647.48, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 7704 (Streets and Highways Bond Fund), Dept-Div 5911 (Infrastructure Management), Project P590105-100463 (Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Sidewalk Replacement (2021 Tree Root)), in Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 4. Funds are hereby deemed appropriated and expenditures and transfers authorized to carry out the purposes of this ordinance and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 5. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 6. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer the unencumbered balance in a project account to the unallocated balance account within the same fund upon receipt of certification by the Director of the Department administering said project that the project has been completed and the monies are no longer required for said project.
SECTION 7. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.