Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into a professional services contracts with Environmental Design Group, LLC in an amount of up to $250,000.00 for the Intersection - Cleveland Avenue at Myrtle Avenue project.
The intent of this project is to provide the Department of Public Service additional engineering and related services necessary to produce construction plans and associated deliverables for improvements to the intersection of Cleveland Avenue at Myrtle Avenue. The design includes the realignment of the curve at the north leg of the intersection to meet current standards via resurfacing and restriping; to replace the traffic signal; and to adjust curb alignments. The design may include streetscape improvements within, along, or adjacent to the Cleveland Avenue corridor.
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program provides annual grants on a formula basis to entitled cities and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. Ordinance 2469-2020 established the appropriation of the CDBG Funds to specific projects within the City.
The Department of Public Service, Office of Support Services, solicited Requests for Proposals for the Intersection - Cleveland Ave at Myrtle Ave contract. The project was formally advertised on the Vendor Services and Bonfire web sites from August 27, 2021, to September 17, 2021. The City received one (1) response. The proposal was deemed responsive and was fully evaluated when the Evaluation Committee met on September 28, 2021. The responding firm was:
Company Name City/State Majority/MBE/MBR/F1/AS1/PHC
Environmental Design Group, LLC Columbus, OH MAJ
Environmental Design Group, LLC received 83.00 points from the Evaluation Commit...
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