Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with EMH&T (Evans, Mechwart, Hambleton & Tilton, Inc.) in the amount of up to $1,700,000.00 for the Roadway - Livingston Avenue - 18th Street to Nelson Road project.
The intent of this project is to provide the City of Columbus design improvements to the Livingston Avenue corridor from 18th Street to Nelson Road. A safety study was initiated by the City that included public engagement with a steering committee made up of community members. The resulting recommendation is to perform a lane reallocation to reduce the travel lanes and provide improvements that will increase safety for all users.
The Department of Public Service, Office of Support Services, solicited Requests for Proposals for the Roadway - Livingston Avenue - 18th Street to Nelson Road contract. The project was formally advertised on the Vendor Services and Bonfire web sites from March 29, 2023 to April 26, 2023. The city received four (4) responses. All proposals were deemed responsive and were fully evaluated when the Evaluation Committee met on May 3, 2023. The responding firms were:
Company Name City/State Majority/ODI Certification
EMH&T Columbus, OH MAJ
American Structurepoint Columbus, OH MAJ
GPD Group Columbus, OH MAJ
CHA Consulting, Inc. Columbus, OH MAJ
EMH&T received the highest score by the evaluation committee and will be awarded the Roadway - Livingston Avenue - 18th Street to Nelson Road contract.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against EMH&T.
As part of their bid EMH&T has proposed the following 4 subcontractors to work on the project:
Company Name City/State Majority/ODI Certification
Lawhon & Associates, Inc...
Click here for full text