Resolution 20-21
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
Michael S. Sweder, PE, Interim Deputy Director of Engineering
Kenneth B. Richardson, PE, PS, Senior Civil Engineer
Re: Resolution 20-21 – Accepting the Lowest and Best Bid for the 2020 Pedestrian
Tunnel Maintenance Project
Summary
On March 25, 2021, five (5) bids were received, publicly opened and read by Engineering staff for the
2020 Pedestrian Tunnel Maintenance project (the “Project”). This project, programmed for design in
2020 and construction in 2021, is located on Carnoustie Drive (north of Aryshire Drive) and involves the
removal of the existing stone clad slopes at each entrance to the existing 108-inch diameter concrete
pipe tunnel. Once the existing stone removal is complete, the tunnel is to be extended and a cast-in-
place concrete retaining wall with stone veneer facing will be constructed at each tunnel entrance. A
copy of the 2020 Pedestrian Tunnel Maintenance 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 $540,000. The budgeted funds in the 2021-2025 Capital
Improvements Program (CIP) for the 2020 Pedestrian Tunnel Maintenance project are $450,000 in
account AT208 - Annual Pedestrian Tunnel Maintenance.
Complete General Construction Company submitted the lowest and best bid of $452,864.30. 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 $452,864.30 -16.1% n/a
Double Z Construction Company $469,919.59 -13.0% n/a
Rietschlin Construction, Inc. $530,451.25 -1.8% n/a
Jutte Excavating, Inc. $552,808.18 2.4% $552,808.17
The Righter Company, Inc. $558,665.56 3.5% n/a
As is typical annually with the CIP implementation, there are a number of other CIP projects that are
transportation related to be performed in 2021. Given the lowest and best bid of $452,864.30, this
contract would exceed the budgeted funds by just under $3,000. Staff anticipates being able to cover
the funding shortage using other unencumbered budgeted funds.
Office of the City Manager
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Resolution 20-21 – Accepting the Lowest and Best Bid for the 2020 Pedestrian Tunnel Maintenance Project
April 6, 2021
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Construction of this Project is to commence in mid-June 2021 after the conclusion of the Memorial
Tournament. The existing Muirfield Association path through the tunnel will be closed with appropriate
barricades for the duration of the construction period. Carnoustie Drive will remain open to traffic during
most of the construction period. However, during drilling/shoring operations, concrete placement, and
setting of the new concrete pipe end sections, Carnoustie Drive will be closed at the tunnel location and
detours posted. These construction activities requiring closure of Carnoustie Drive are anticipated to last
three to five consecutive days. The completion date for the project is November 20, 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
directly with the Muirfield Association prior to any construction activities so the upcoming construction
activities are clearly communicated and understood.
Recommendation
Staff has thoroughly reviewed the bid submitted by Complete General Construction Company. Previous
experience with Complete General Construction Company has been favorable, including these recent
projects: 2019 Vehicular Bridge Maintenance – Frantz Road at Cosgray Creek, Dumfries Court East
Hydraulic Disconnect, and North High Street Widening. Staff is confident Complete General Construction
Company will perform well on this project.
Staff recommends Council approval of Resolution 20-21 accepting as lowest and best the bid of
Complete General Construction Company in the amount of $452,864.30 and authorizing the City
Manager to enter into a contract with Complete General Construction Company for the Project.
Location Map
2020 Pedestrian
Tunnel Maintenance