Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Danbert Electric Corp for the Signals - Summit Street - Warren Street to E 7th Avenue project and to provide payment for construction, construction administration and inspection services.
This project consists of replacing and upgrading to current standards the existing traffic signals along Summit Street from Warren Street to Seventh Avenue. Work also includes curb ramp and sidewalk replacement, curb extensions, storm sewer installation, traffic control (signage and striping), waterline and hydrant work, pavement resurfacing, and DOP electric and lighting relocations, 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.
Ordinance 2223-2021 authorized the Director of Public Service, on behalf of the City of Columbus, to submit applications to and execute grant agreements with the Ohio Public Works Commission relative to the Local Transportation Improvement Program and State Capital Improvement Program. The ordinance also authorized the Director of Public Service to accept and expend awarded grant funds and issue refunds, if necessary, for the Signals - Summit Street - Warren Street to E 7th Avenue project.
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is May 30, 2023. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express. Two bids were received on April 13, 2023, (both majority) and tabulated as follows:
Company Name Bid Amount City/State Majority/ODI Certification
Danbert Electric Corp $3,658,564.23 Plain City, Ohio Majority
Complete General Construction $3,960,067.49 Columbus, OH Majority
Award is to be made to Danbert Electric Corp. as the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder for their bid of $3,658,564.23. The amount of construction admi...
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