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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED <br />RESOLUTION NO. 2012 - 7 <br />BY: Mayor Kennedy <br />A RESOLUTION DISPENSING WITH THE RFP PROCESS AND <br />A UTHORIZING THE MA YOR TO ENTER INTO A ONE YEAR <br />CONTRACT WITH CUYAHOGA COUNTY/ THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY <br />ENGINEER FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING INSPECTION <br />SER VICES FOR BRIDGES AND CUL VER TS. <br />WHEREAS, pursuant to R.C. §723.54, the City of North Olmsted is responsible for <br />the inspection and maintenance of bridge structures within City limits, except for bridges on a <br />state or county highway system; and <br />WHEREAS, the Administration believes that the City can most efficiently and cost <br />effectively conduct its bridge inspections by contract with the Cuyahoga County Engineer, as <br />evidenced by previous contracts authorized by Ord. Nos. 2011-42 and 2010 - 114; <br />WHERE'AS, it is the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Development <br />that the City, rather than attempt to procure the necessary services elsewhere and otherwise <br />through the City's RFP/RFQ procedures, instead enter into a one year contract with the <br />Cuyahoga County Engineer to provide such services for an estimated $9,879.67, which <br />reflects a price reduction of $431.30 from 2011; and <br />WHEREAS, it is accordingly the desire of this Council to dispense with the RFP/RFQ <br />process and authorize the Mayor to enter into a one year contract with the Cuyahoga County <br />Engineer. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br />NORTH OLMSTED, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA, AND STATE OF OHIO: <br />SECTION 1: That the Mayor be and he hereby is authorized to enter into a one year <br />contract with Cuyahoga County / Cuyahoga County Engineer, to provide bridge inspection <br />services for structures (bridges and culverts) located on Alexander Road, Ambour Drive, <br />Blossom Lane, Greenward Way, Clifford Road, Hawkins Road, Le Bern Road, Marion Road, <br />Revere Road, S. Canterbury Road, Sherwood Drive, Stoneybrook Drive, Vincent Drive and <br />Windsor Drive. <br />SECTION 2: That, prior to the Mayor's signature of said bridge inspection contract, <br />the terms and conditions thereof, together with all matters of legal form, shall be reviewed and <br />approved by the Director of Law and further that the Director of Finance certify the <br />availaUility of funds in the amount of $9,879.67.