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Gahanna recommends millions‑dollar street rebuild contract and Taylor Road water main replacement
Summary
Administration recommended awarding the 2025 street rebuild and waterline replacement contract to Elite Excavating Co. (lowest responsive bidder) and a separate Taylor Road water main replacement to Shelley & Sands; work will start in January with phased construction and resident petition rules kept sidewalks off some streets.
City staff recommended awarding two 2025 infrastructure contracts and outlined schedules and resident communication plans at the Dec. 8 Committee of the Whole.
2025 Street Rebuild and Waterline Replacement Program
City staff presented the 2025 Street Rebuild and Waterline Replacement program for Laura (sometimes referenced as Laurel) Drive, Heil Drive, and Rocky Fork Drive North. Staff said seven bids were received and recommended awarding the contract to Elite Excavating Company of Ohio Incorporated as the lowest and most responsive bidder.
The contract was described as totaling about $2.9 million, with an accepted alternate bid of about $123,000 to use highly recycled asphalt and a 10% contingency (about $272,000) for unforeseen construction costs. Staff also noted the contract documents need a minor amendment to update retainage terms to…
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