Submitted By
John P. Wielebnicki, Public Works Director
Reviewed By
AMZ
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with MYS, Incorporated for Chicago Avenue Brick Crosswalk Repairs in an Amount Not to Exceed $60,000.00 and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
The Public Works Department is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all Village streets and sidewalks. The brick paver crosswalks located at the intersections of Chicago/Harvey and Chicago/Humphrey are in need of replacement. MYS, Incorporated is the lowest responsible bidder for this work.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
In the Fiscal Year 2021 Capital Improvement Fund, there is $60,000.00 for maintenance and repair of brick streets and alleys in account no., 3095-43780-101-570951.
The lowest responsible bid was submitted by MYS, Incorporated for $56,997.00. It is requested to authorize the entire budget amount of $60,000.00 in the event additional work is found to be required when work starts.
Background
The Village is responsible for maintaining the brick paver crosswalks along Chicago Ave. The brick paver crosswalks at the Chicago/Harvey and Chicago/Humphrey intersections require replacement. The brick crosswalks were originally installed in 2006 as part of the Chicago Ave. Streetscape project. This project was included in the 2021 Capital Improvement Fund. The project sheet is included for reference.
Competitive bids were opened on May 25, 2021, in response to a call for bids for the Chicago Avenue Crosswalks Rehab Project which was sent out on May 5, 2021. The call for bids was posted in the Wednesday Journal and on the Village website. Four contractors were contacted directly. Two bids were received.
MYS, Incorporated, has done this and other types of work for the Village in the past. They have provided responsive and quality work.
Alternatives
The Village Board could delay action to gain additional information.
Previous Board Action
The Village Board has approved agreements for this contractor’s work in the past.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
N/A.
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
This is a regular maintenance activity. It is anticipated that the Public Works Department will be bringing more work of this type to the Village Board for consideration in 2022.
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
To date, no local intergovernmental programs have been established to jointly bid out this work.