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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH STRAWSER PAVING COMPANY FOR THE TAYLOR STATION ROAD AND CLAYCRAFT ROAD ROUNDABOUT PROJECT (ST-1087); AND AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - OPWC Capital Project
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WHEREAS, on February 10, 2024, bids were opened and reviewed for the Taylor Station Road-Claycraft Road Roundabout Project (ST-1087); and
WHEREAS, in total, eight bids were received; and
WHEREAS, the project consists of constructing a modern roundabout at the intersection of Taylor Station Road, Claycraft Road, and Research Road, including concrete curbs, asphalt paving, concrete base, sidewalk, shared use path, water mains, storm sewers, street lighting, signing, pavement markings, and landscaping; and
WHEREAS, Strawser Paving Company was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Engineering recommends entering into contract with Strawser Paving Company for the Taylor Station Road and Claycraft Road Roundabout Project, awarding the Base bid of $2,196,898.50 and Alternate 1 - Electronic Sign Boards of $94,000.00, with a 10 percent contingency to cover any unforeseen construction costs, bringing the total to $2,510,588.35; and
WHEREAS, the Administration requests a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $999,999 to be reimbursed by the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) once grant funds are received.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized award the Base bid and Alternate 1 and to enter into contract with Strawser Paving Company, primary offices located at 1595 Frank Road, Columbus, OH 43223, for the Taylor Station Road - Claycraft Road Roundabout Project (ST-1087); said contract’s terms more particularly described in EXHIBIT A, attached hereto and made a part herein.
Section 2. That funding for this project in the amount of one million five hundred ten thousand five hundred eighty-nine dollars and thirty-five cents ($1,510,589.35) has already been appropriated and approved as follows:
from 652.11.000.5500 (2024 Appropriations) WA Capital Fund: $352,307.22
from 631.11.000.5500 (2024 Appropriations) SW Capital Fund: $263,709.23
and from 224.11.020.5505 (Prior Year Funds): $894,572.90
Section 3. That funding for this project in the amount of nine hundred ninety-nine thousand nine hundred ninety-nine dollars ($999,999) is hereby supplementally appropriated from the unappropriated, unencumbered balance of the OPWC Fund (3230) to the account as follows:
323.11.000.5505 (OPWC Capital Project) Grant/Loan: $999,999
Section 4. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after passage by Council and on date of signature of approval by the Mayor.