Submitted By
Bill McKenna, Village Engineer/Assistant Public Works Director
Reviewed By
Erin E. Baynes, Assistant to the Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving a Contract with Strada Construction Company for Project 24-3, Sidewalk Improvements, in an Amount Not to Exceed $170,738 and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
Competitive bids were opened on March 21st for Project 24-3, Sidewalk Improvements. Eight contractors picked up proposal documents and three bids were received. The low compliant bid was submitted by Strada Construction Company in an amount of $170,738. The low bid is below the engineer's estimate for the project. The work includes sidewalk replacement generally along east-west streets in the south half of the Village.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Background
This project includes the replacement of approximately 11,900 square feet of sidewalks (about 446 sidewalk squares), as well as additional quantities for curbs, driveway apron replacement, and other items associated with this type of concrete work. Sidewalk replacement will take place at numerous locations throughout the Village but is predominately for sidewalk replacements along the east-west streets in the south half of the Village this year. A map showing general locations for sidewalk replacement is attached. Construction is scheduled for completion by early June.
Sidewalk locations have been prioritized based on a sidewalk survey conducted by the Engineering Division staff. Staff surveys approximately one-sixth of the Village each year with this year's focus on east-west streets in the south half of the village. Sidewalks that have elevation differences of 1/2" or more between adjacent slabs are scheduled for replacement to remove barriers for persons with disabilities or older adults and improve accessibility. A typical sidewalk square (26.5 sq. ft.) costs about $332 to replace. The Village cover...
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