Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN PHASE 2 PROJECT (PID# 120285)
Brief Description: This project includes new curb ramps and sidewalk along S. Main Street between Bard Drive and Stoney Hill Drive.
Body
Legislative History
23-135 - Enter into LPA Agreement; 11/14/2023
24-026 - Enter into Design Agreement with American Structurepoint; 3/5/2024
25-116 - Enter into Temporary Easements; 8/19/2025
Purpose & Explanation
The Downtown Pedestrian Phase 2 Project includes new curb ramps and sidewalk along S. Main Street between Bard Drive and Stoney Hill Drive, new curb bump out and crosswalk improvements at N. Main Street and Owen Brown Street and other curb ramp upgrades along SR 91 and SR 303.
The construction costs will be split 90% ODOT / 10% City via Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), Federal Safety funds. The ODOT funding for construction is capped at $580,122. Any costs over this amount are the responsibility of the City.
The current estimated costs of construction of the project is $744,962, which includes contingency. Of this amount, up to $580,122 of construction will be paid for with Federal Safety funds, paid directly to the contractor. The remaining $164,840 will be paid with local funding,
This project is scheduled to be formally bid in late 2025 with construction to begin in early 2026.
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 (2026 Budget)
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 Resolution authorizing the City Manager to advertise, receive bids and award a contract to the lowest and best bidder for the Downtown Pedestrian Phase 2 Project (PID# 120285) Project.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Brian Griffith, Assistant City Manager
Bradley S. Kosco, PE, PS, City Engineer
Jonathon Szalay, PE, Senior Engineer