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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH DECKER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE 2026 SIDEWALK LOOKBACK PROGRAM (ST-1123/TR-CM-03)
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WHEREAS, on March 17, 2026, the City of Gahanna opened and reviewed bids for the 2026 Sidewalk Lookback Program (TR-CM-03), which includes concrete sidewalk and curb ramp removal and replacement, sidewalk panel saw cutting, and other related work; and
WHEREAS, a total of four (4) bids were received, and upon evaluation of cost, responsiveness, and responsibility, Decker Construction Company was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, the apparent low bidder was determined to be not responsive due to failure to provide required financial reporting and missing bid addendum acknowledgement, and not responsible due to insufficient experience; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Engineering recommends awarding the contract to Decker Construction Company in the base bid amount of $602,937.61; and
WHEREAS, the Department further recommends including a 10% contingency in the amount of $60,293.76 to cover any unforeseen construction costs, bringing the total authorized contract amount to $663,231.37.
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 to enter into a contract with Decker Construction Company, primary offices located at 3042 McKinley Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43204, for the 2026 Sidewalk Lookback Program (TR-CM-03) in an amount not to exceed six hundred sixty-three thousand two hundred thirty-one dollars and thirty-seven cents ($663,231.37), as further detailed in the contract attached hereto and incorporated herein as EXHIBIT A.
Section 2. The funds required for this contract have been previously appropriated from account 32506550-5500.
Section 3. That pursuant to City Charter Section 4.14, whereas the 30-day referendum period does not apply for ordinances authorizing and executing a construction contract, this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage by this Council and on the date of signature of approval by the Mayor.