Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Decker Construction Company for the ADA Ramp Projects - CDBG Curb Ramps 2023 program and to provide payment for construction, construction administration and inspection services and to request emergency passage.
This project consists of constructing ADA compliant curb ramps at 76 intersections. Additionally, this contract will construct new sidewalk and replace existing sidewalk in poor condition to fill gaps in the sidewalk network and complete compliant PARS 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 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 3353-2022 established the appropriation of the CDBG Funds to specific projects within the City. A portion of these appropriations will be transferred to this project in order to fund this project.
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is July 10, 2023. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express. One bid was received on May 23, 2023, (majority) and tabulated as follows:
Company Name Bid Amount City/State Majority/ODI
Decker Construction Company $2,020,551.15 Columbus, OH Majority
Award is to be made to Decker Construction Company as the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder for their bid of $2,020,551.15. The amount of construction administration and inspection services will be $303,082.67. The total legislated amount is $2,323,633.82.
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