Resolution 21-21
To: Members of Dublin City Council
From: Dana L. McDaniel, City Manager
Date: April 6, 2021
Initiated By: Paul A. Hammersmith, PE, Director of Engineering/City Engineer
Jean-Ellen M. Willis, PE, Deputy Director of Engineering
Eagan L. Foster, PE, PTOE, Civil Engineer II
Re: Resolution 21-21 – Accepting the Lowest and Best Bid for the Signalized
Intersection Upgrade - Phase 3 Project
Summary
On March 25, 2021, five (5) bids were received, publicly opened and read by Engineering staff for the
Signalized Intersection Upgrade - Phase 3 project (the “Project”). This Project will replace the traffic
signal wiring and provide an upgraded base-mounted controller cabinet at the intersection of Riverside
Drive (State Route 257) and Summit View Road. Additionally, the Project will provide for the installation
of a new uninterrupted power supply (UPS)/back-up power supply system and new radar-based
detection to improve the operational efficiency and maintainability of the intersection. A copy of the
Project construction drawings has been provided for review in the BoardPaq packet for the April 12,
2021 Council meeting, or a hard copy is available for review upon request.
The Engineer’s estimate for this Project is $161,500. The budgeted funds in the 2021-2025 Capital
Improvements Program (CIP) for Signalized Intersection Upgrades – Phase 3 project are $165,000 in
account AT18G – Traffic Signal Wiring and Cabinet Maintenance and Replacement.
Complete General Construction Company submitted the lowest and best bid of $98,285.75. Staff has
reviewed all bids and a summary of the bids is listed below.
Bidder Bid as Read Bid as Read Corrected Bid Over (+) or Under (-)
Engineer’s Estimate
Complete General Construction
Company $98,285.75 -39.1% n/a
U.S. Utility Contractor Company $107,051.28 -33.7% n/a
Miller Cable $108,100.00 -33.1% n/a
Jess Howard Electric Company $114,885.90 -28.9% $108,821.98
Danbert Electric Corporation $160,126.74 -0.9% n/a
The correction to the bid from Jess Howard Electric Company was due to fact that they inappropriately
added contingent items to their total bid.
Construction of this Project is anticipated to commence in May 2021 and the intersection will remain
open to traffic during construction. The completion date for the Project is November 19, 2021.
The typical and customary communication methods will be used to convey construction information with
the residents and motorists throughout the duration of this Project. Additionally, staff will communicate
Office of the City Manager
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Resolution 21-21 – Accepting the Lowest and Best Bid for the Signalized Intersection Upgrade - Phase 3
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April 6, 2021
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directly with the East Dublin Civic Association prior to any construction activities so the upcoming
construction activities are clearly communicated and understood.
The City will have a designated Engineering Project Inspector assigned to the work for this Project who
will provide coordination, be available to answer any questions and manage access needs at adjacent
residences throughout the performance of the work.
Recommendation
Staff has thoroughly reviewed the bid submitted by Complete General Construction Company and has
determined it to be a complete and acceptable cost to perform the specified work for this Project.
Previous experience with Complete General Construction Company has been favorable, including recent
similar traffic signal upgrade projects: Signalized Intersection Upgrade - Phase 1 at the intersections of
Bridge Street at High Street; Emerald Parkway at Coffman Road and Coffman Park Drive; and Frantz
Road at Bradenton Avenue. Complete General Construction Company was also the contractor on several
major projects in Dublin that included traffic signal work: US33/SR161 at I-270 Interchange
Improvement; Riverside Drive Realignment; Riverside Drive at SR161 Roundabout; and the North High
Street Widening project. Staff is confident Complete General Construction Company will perform well on
this Project.
Staff recommends Council approval of Resolution 21-21 accepting as lowest and best the bid of
Complete General Construction Company in the amount of $98,285.75 and authorizing the City Manager
to enter into a contract with Complete General Construction Company for this Project.