Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE RAVENNA STREET CULVERT REPAIR PROJECT.
Brief Description: The project will include the repair of the 5-foot by 7-foot metal culvert under Ravenna Street along the Brandywine Creek Tributary.
Body
Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
The project will include the repair of the 5-foot by 7-foot corrugated metal culvert under Ravenna Street. The culvert is located downstream of the EMS/fire station building as referenced on attached location map. The project includes removal of failing invert, or bottom of culvert, and replacement with new, reinforced concrete invert. In addition, the project will include repairs to the top of the pipe, which will require a small amount of tree removal and grass area restoration. No pavement disturbance is anticipated.
Engineering staff has started the design of the project, which is now 75% complete. Construction is scheduled to be completed in the Summer of 2021.
The estimated project cost of construction plus 10% contingency is $85,000. The costs of this project is anticipated to be reimbursed by North East Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) Community Cost Share funds.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04:
X Competitively bid and advertised for three consecutive weeks
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
Other
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted (504 Fund - $85,000)
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve this authorization for the City Manager to advertise, receive bids, and enter into a contract for the Ravenna Street Culvert Repair Project.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Thomas J. Sheridan, Assistant City Manager - Professional Services
Bradley S. Kosco, P.E., P.S., City Engineer
Nate Wonsick, P.E., Assistant City Engineer