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A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 24-106 TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE DILLMAN DRIVE BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT (PID 119823).
Brief Description: Work will include new bridge structure, guardrail replacement and roadway replacement at the Dillman Drive bridge. The bridge is located on a tributary to Tinkers Creek named the Wagar Ditch within the Dillman Estates subdivision. Staff is requesting an increase in funding in the amount of $28,340.80.
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Legislative History
23-146 - Enter into LPA Agreement; 11/21/2023
23-147 - Enter into Design Contract with DLZ; 11/21/2023
24-106 - Permission to Bid and Award; 9/18/2024-
Purpose & Explanation
The Dillman Drive bridge was evaluated in 2021 with the bridge deck receiving a rating of 4 out of 10 (considered poor, due to spalling at underside of bridge) while the foundation was rated a 7 out of 10 (considered good, only minor issues). In late, 2022, the City applied for and was awarded $529,029 in federal funds through the Ohio Department of Transportation's (ODOT's) Municipal Bridge Program for the replacement of the Dillman Drive bridge deck. The project's construction costs are split 5% City/95% state and the grant is eligible for construction costs only. The project will include the removal and replacement of the bridge deck only, as the foundations are rated in good condition. Any project costs over the grant amount of the responsibility of the City.
Bids were received on February 25, 2025, with the lowest bid submitted by Matt Winters Excavating at $349,505.00. This amount is below the Engineer's Estimate of $481,699.09. The City's share of the bid is $17,475.25, which represents 5% of the total bid amount.
Initially, staff requested 5% of the engineers estimate including contingency ($24,084.95). Staff is now requesting additional funding to cover the City's 5% share plus a full 10% contingency based on the entire bid of $349,505.00. This would amount to $52,425.75. The additional funds requested...
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