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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH STRAWSER PAVING COMPANY, INC., FOR THE 2023 STREET PROGRAM ST-1101
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WHEREAS, bids were opened and reviewed on March 1, 2023, pursuant to Council authorization, of which a total of two (2) bids were received; and
WHEREAS, the lowest, responsive, and most responsible bidder for construction services of the 2023 Street Program was Strawser Paving Company, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, this year’s street program consists of concrete work, asphalt resurfacing, crack sealing, street rebuilds, pavement markings, and parking lot improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends awarding the Base Bid and Alternate Bid 1 (Woodside Green Parking Lot Improvements) to Strawser Paving Company, Inc., and setting aside a 10 percent contingency to cover any unforeseen construction costs.
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 contract with Strawser Paving Company, Inc., 1595 Frank Road, Columbus, Ohio, 43223, for the 2023 Street Program.
Section 2. That total funding in the amount of four million six hundred thirteen thousand nine hundred twenty-four dollars ($4,613,924.00) has already been appropriated to cover the costs herein. The breakdown of appropriations is as follows:
$2,000,000.00 from 325.06.550.5500 (FY 2023)
$2,100,000.00 from 325.06.550.5500 (FY 2023)
$371,781.00 from 325.06.550.5500 (Prior Year Park & Trail Asphalt Resurface Funds)
$142,143.00 from 325.06.550.5500 (Prior Year Contingency Street Funds)
Section 3. The contract terms are set forth in EXHIBIT A, attached hereto, and made a part herein.
Section 4. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage by this Council and on date of signature approval by the Mayor.