An Ordinance Authorizing The Safety/Service Director To Enter Into An Agreement With LJB, Inc., For Professional Services Related To The Design Of The Various High Visibility Markings & RRFB Systemic Safety Project.

The City of Lorain applied for and was awarded funds for the design of systemic pedestrian improvements throughout the City of Lorain via the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Highway Safety Improvement Program. This Council passed and adopted Resolution No. 100-25 authorizing the Lorain Safety/Service Director to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). The City of Lorain has advertised a Request for Qualifications as required by the Ohio Revised Code Section 153.67 for the purpose of professional services related to the design of the Various High Visibility Markings and RRFB Systemic Safety Project, Project Identification (PID) No., 124448. The firms were rated and ranked. LJB, Inc. was selected as the highest rated firm. The Engineering Department seeks to enter into a professional services agreement with LJB, Inc. in the amount of $120,894.00, to be paid at 90% by ODOT and 10%, or $12,089.40, from the City of Lorain from Fund 4010.C401.6300.2305 - ODOT Projects (PIDs).

Consideration and passage.