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Board approves $28.1 million design contracts for statewide truck parking study and preliminary plans
Summary
The State Controlling Board approved up to $28.1 million for consultant contracts to design and develop preliminary plans for truck parking at as many as 23 sites statewide; ODOT officials said the number of sites to be built will be smaller and construction will be bid separately.
The State Controlling Board on April 7 approved up to $28,100,000 for consultant contracts to develop preliminary designs and cost estimates for truck parking at up to 23 sites around Ohio.
Chris Hughes, ODOT District 1 deputy director, told the board the $28,100,000 represents the top end of four regional consultant contracts to perform preliminary development and detailed design work on 23 potential truck-parking sites. Hughes said the contracts will evaluate layouts and produce more detailed cost estimates so the department can select the most cost-effective and strategically located sites.
Hughes said ODOT began with an inventory of 83 possible sites and narrowed that internally to 23 candidates for study. He said the department does not intend to build all 23 sites because construction costs could exceed the available budget; the department anticipates ultimately focusing on fewer than 20 sites once designs and cost estimates are complete.
Board members asked about construction bidding and the procurement process. Hughes explained that consultant engineering selections are qualifications-based by law, while construction for selected sites will be competitively bid to contractors on a low-bid basis. Hughes also said the department intends to keep rest areas open during construction whenever possible, with only short, occasional closures for tie-ins.
After questioning from representatives and senators about process and site selection, the board approved the item. Hughes said the department expects the actual amount expended to be lower than the $28.1 million ceiling.
