Two contracts involving the trail running along both sides of the Maumee River in downtown Toledo were approved by the Metroparks commissioners at the board’s January 26 meeting.
Jon Zvanovec, project manager, explained that a contract with Bergmann Inc. needs amended to an amount not exceeding $5.97 million.
Last August, the park commissioners approved a contract for $1.3 million for professional architecture and engineering services for Glass City Riverwalk preconstruction services, representing 30 percent of the plan’s estimated cost.
“The final contract amendment is necessary for further detailed design and engineering,” he said, noting that 80 percent of the project is being funded through the federal Transit Authority BUILD grant program which is administered by the Ohio Department of Transportation.
The engineering phase of the work is expected to be complete by mid-July with construction anticipated to occur from March 2023 through June 2025.
Park commissioners also approved a contract increase for Riverside Trail East due to the need to extend a contract with Mosser Construction for professional inspection and testing services.
“An increase of $22,115 is proposed, based on the known remaining construction work and the current construction schedule provided by Mosser,” Mr. Zvanovec said.
The original work was expected to be done in six months, however, due to delays in bridge fabrication brought on by shortages of structural steel, the project has to be extended, he explained.
Bridge delivery was moved from last August to April of this year and represents the last major piece of construction, he added.
With the increase, the total cost is now $78,854, which includes a 10 percent contingency of $7,169.
Other Business
In other business, the park board:
•Approved the purchase of signage from Terrabilt Way Finding Systems at a cost of $300,000.
Since 2011, Metroparks has been using the company to meet signage needs, explained Nate Ramsey, chief operations officer.
“This year, we would like to continue implementing signage updates at current parks and also at new parks as they are established,” he said, pointing out that Terrabilt products are made of 80 percent recycled content and use a fastening system that is vandal resistant and provides versatility for signs replaced seasonally.
Mr. Ramsey said installation of the signs will begin at Oak Openings and Pearson parks.
•Authorized Allen Gallant, director of community development, to seek funding through the Toledo Roadrunners Club community grant program. Mr. Gallant is requesting $4,000 to support the development of an accurately measured 5K course at Oak Openings park.
“It’s a nice example of our continued commitment to our running community and our partnership with Toledo Roadrunners,” he said.
•Paid bills for December totaling $3.3 million.
The next park board meeting will be at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 23, at Ward Pavilion, Wildwood Metropark, 5100 Central Avenue, Toledo. and is open to the public.
