Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR STATE ROUTE 91/TEREX ROAD TURN LANE IMPROVEMENTS (PID #116929).
Brief Description: This project will include the lengthening of the eastbound, Terex Road left turn lane and a new left turn lane along westbound Terex Road into the former JoAnn Stores parking lot.
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Legislative History
22-97 – Enter into LPA Agreement; 8/16/22
25-3 – Enter into Design Contract with GAI; 1/21/25
Purpose & Explanation
The project will include reconstruction of the left turn lanes along Terex Road, at Darrow Road (SR 91) to create a ‘positive’ offset from the opposite turn lane, thereby improving site lines at the intersection. The project also includes lengthening the eastbound, Terex Road left turn lane to accommodate more school bus storage, which contributes to congestion at the intersection, as well as a new left turn lane along westbound Terex Road into the Jo Ann Fabrics parking lot.
The construction costs will be split with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) resurfacing funds. The ODOT Funding is capped at $400,142. Any costs over this amount are the responsibility of the City.
The total estimated construction cost for the project is $750,142, which includes a 10% contingency. Of this amount, up to $400,142 will be covered by Federal STBG funding, paid directly to the contractor. The remaining $350,000 in construction costs will be funded locally.
This project is scheduled to be formally bid in late 2025 or early 2026 with construction to begin in Spring 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 SR 91/Terex Road Turn Lane Improvement Project.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Brian Griffith, Assistant City Manager
Bradley S. Kosco, PE, PS, City Engineer
Jon Szalay, PE, Senior Engineer