Resolution 68-23RECORD OF RESOLUTIONS
GOVERNMENT FORMS & SUPPLIES 844-224-3338 FORM NO, 30045
68-23 Resolution No. Passed , 20
ACCEPTING THE LOWEST AND BEST BID FOR THE
COSGRAY TO EITERMAN ROAD FIBER INSTALLATION
WHEREAS, formal advertising and competitive bidding procedures have been
conducted, pursuant to Section 8.04 of the Revised Charter and Chapter 37 of
the Dublin Code, for the Cosgray to Eiterman Road Fiber Installation project;
and
WHEREAS, Council has determined that the bid submitted by The Fishel
Company on September 13, 2023 constitutes the lowest and best bid.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Dublin,
Delaware, Franklin and Union Counties, State of Ohio, lb of the elected
members concurring, that:
Section 1. The bid submitted by The Fishel Company in the total amount of
$131,469.54 is hereby accepted.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into contracts
with The Fishel Company for the performance and completion of The Cosgray
to Eiterman Road Fiber Installation project pursuant to the Advertisement,
Proposal and Contract Documents for said project on file in the office of the
City Engineer.
Section 3. This Council further hereby authorizes and directs the City
Manager, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, the Clerk of Council, or
other appropriate officers of the City to prepare and sign all other agreements
and instruments and to take any other actions as may be necessary to
implement this Resolution and complete the work for this Program.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect upon passage in accordance
with Section 4.04(a) of the Revised Charter.
Passed this 9" day of October, 2023.
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Clerk of Con cil
To: Members of Dublin City Council
From: Megan D. O’Callaghan, P.E., City Manager
Date: October 3, 2023
Initiated By: Brandon Brown, Director of Innovation and Performance
Analytics/Interim Director of Information Technology
Kyle McKee, CSSBB, Project Leader
Brian Gable, P.E., Deputy Director of Engineering
Re: Resolution 68-23 – Accepting the Lowest and Best Bid for the Cosgray to
Eiterman Road Fiber Installation
Summary
On September 13, 2023, four (4) bids were received, publicly opened and read for the Cosgray to
Eiterman Road Fiber Installation (IT23CO2). This project consists of building a path along the
designed route and connecting one side of Dublink conduit to the other, generally running along the
right of way near State Route 161, just west of U.S. Route 33. It is also intended to pull 144 count
fiber and splice to complete the Dublink fiber pathway. The location map below indicates general
work locations.
The Engineer’s estimate for this program is $173,000.00. The budgeted funds for the Cosgray to
Eiterman Road Fiber Installation project in the 2023 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) is
$173,000.00 from account IT23CO2, Fiber Optic and Traffic Fiber Enhancements.
The Fishel Company submitted the lowest and best bid of $131,468.54. Staff has reviewed all bids and
a summary of the bids received is listed below.
Bidder Bid as Read Bid as Read Status Over (+) or Under (-)
Engineer’s Estimate
The Fishel Company $131,468.54 -24% Responsive
Amerilect $155,873.00 -10% Non-responsive
Harris and Heavener Excavating $163,306.40 -5.7% Responsive
J. Ranck Electric, Inc $216,497.75 +25% Responsive
The work for this project is expected to commence in November 2023 and be complete by February
2024.
Communications with Residents and Motorists
The following communication methods will be used to communicate construction information with the
residents and motorists throughout the duration of this project.
Office of the City Manager
5555 Perimeter Drive • Dublin, OH 43017-1090
Phone: 614.410.4400 • Fax: 614.410.4490 Memo
Resolution 68-23 – Accepting the Lowest and Best Bid for the Cosgray to Eiterman Road Fiber Installation 2023
October 3, 2023
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• The City of Dublin social media channels are used to communicate timely construction
updates.
• Updates will also be posted on the City website.
Recommendation
Staff has thoroughly reviewed the bid submitted by The Fishel Company. Previous experience with
The Fishel Company has been favorable. Staff is confident The Fishel Company will perform well on
this project.
Staff recommends Council approval of Resolution 68-23 accepting as lowest and best the bid of the
The Fishel Company in the amount of $131,468.54 and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a
contract with The Fishel Company for this project.
Location Map
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