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TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO AWARD AND THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH COLUMBUS ASPHALT PAVING, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE BIG WALNUT TRAIL SECTIONS 1 AND 2; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, bids were opened on June 24, 2011 for construction of the Big Walnut Trail Sections 1 & 2; and
WHEREAS, bids were considerably higher than the engineer's estimate and it has been decided not to include some items to reduce the base contract to $554,869 plus $75,000 contingency; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Service and the Director of Parks & Recreation have recommended we proceed with the lowest, most responsive and responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to award this contract so that construction can begin as soon as possible in order to complete the project by the end of the year when bonds funds must be expended, and all for the preservation of the public peace, property, health, safety and welfare;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That the Director of Public Service is hereby authorized to award and the Mayor is authorized to enter into contract with COLUMBUS ASPHALT PAVING, INC., 1196 Technology Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230, for construction of the Big Walnut Trail, Sections 1 and 2; bid tabs attached as EXHIBIT A, and made a part herein.
Section 2. That funding in the amount of FOUR HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY SEVEN DOLLARS ($415,337) was set aside in the 2011 Appropriations in Account No. 325.122.5596, Capital Projects/Improvements, to cover the herein costs.
Section 3. That funding in the amount of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND FORTY DOLLARS ($120,040) is available in Account No. 101.431.5596, Parks Capital Projects/Improvements, from remaining bond funds and prior year capital appropriations and is hereby reallocated to further cover the herein costs.
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