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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ENGINEERING AWARD AND THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH GUDENKAUF CORPORATION, INC FOR BIG WALNUT CREEK FIBER LOOP ST-1095
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WHEREAS, the Big Walnut Fiber Loop will install roughly 7,500 ft. of new conduit and fiber and will utilize 5,200 ft. of existing fiber conduit installed as part of the Big Walnut Trail Section 4; and,
WHEREAS, this project will create a redundant connection across the Big Walnut for city services, safety services, and businesses utilizing the fiber network; and,
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2022, bids were opened and reviewed, with a total of four bids received; and,
WHEREAS, after review of bids, the administration recommends awarding the bid to Gudenkauf Corporation, who was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; and,
WHEREAS, the administration requests a 10 percent contingency to cover any unforeseen construction costs, with the total amount of the contract as $533,145.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That the Director of Public Service and Engineering is authorized to award and the Mayor is authorized to enter into contract with GUDENKAUF CORPORATION, INC of 2679 McKINLEY AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43204 for the Big Walnut Creek Fiber Loop construction project, attached hereto as EXHIBIT A and made a part herein.
Section 2. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon final passage by this Council and on date of signature of approval by the Mayor.