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Columbus council awards $1.9 million paving contract including 33rd Avenue work
Summary
Council adopted Resolution R25-149 to award Gearing Construction and Ready Mix Co., Inc. a $1,897,618.10 contract for 2026 concrete paving improvements (CIP 20-71). Staff said 33rd Avenue work will not start until after school is out in May and should be substantially complete by August.
The Columbus City Council voted Dec. 1 to adopt Resolution R25-149, awarding a $1,897,618.10 contract to Gearing Construction and Ready Mix Company Incorporated for 2026 concrete paving improvements (CIP 20-71).
Councilmember Charles Barr moved to adopt the resolution and the council seconded and approved the motion by voice vote. During discussion, a councilmember asked for details about the largest item — reconstruction of 33rd Avenue, a main arterial serving local schools.
Public Works/Engineering staff said the contract includes a timing provision: work on 33rd Avenue will not begin until after the school year ends in May and the contractor is contractually required to have the road “substantially complete” by the time school starts in August, meaning the roadway will be open and operable even if minor finishing work continues. Staff also said the project includes pedestrian nodes on 13th Street and that the contract provisions are intended to avoid major events such as Columbus Day.
With those clarifications, the council adopted Resolution R25-149 and the meeting proceeded to adjournment.
