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Columbiana Council approves emergency ordinance to award Firestone Park Phase 2 contract
Summary
Council passed emergency Ordinance No. 26-0-3349 authorizing the city manager to contract with Pirella Fununzio, Inc. for Firestone Park Phase 2 (PID 121990) after the lowest bidder lacked required ODOT prequalifications; council approved the emergency measure and moved to proceed with the next-lowest bidder.
The Columbiana City Council on May 5 adopted emergency Ordinance No. 26-0-3349 authorizing the city manager to enter into a contract with Pirella Fununzio, Inc., for materials and construction of the Firestone Park Phase 2 project (PID 121990).
Mayor read the ordinance and called for discussion after City Manager Lance explained that the lowest bidder did not meet ODOT prequalification requirements. “We did put emergency legislation on to do that,” Lance said, explaining the urgency to move forward with the project and proceed with the next-lowest qualified bidder so work can begin.
Council moved and seconded the emergency ordinance and conducted a roll call vote; the motion carried. The legislation authorizes the manager to execute the contract with the recommended vendor, Pirella Fununzio, Inc., of Youngstown, Ohio, for necessary materials and construction for the Firestone Park Phase 2 project.
Manager Lance described the scope as sidewalk and site-work improvements that will continue the park phase started in an earlier project; he said the work will occur over the summer with completion expected by fall. Council did not amend the ordinance at the meeting.
The action follows the city’s bid-opening and review process and the manager’s recommendation after confirming the low bidder’s ODOT prequalification status. Council placed the measure on the agenda as emergency legislation to avoid delay in starting construction and to keep the project on the expected summer schedule.
