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A Resolution Approving a Contract with Suburban Concrete, Inc. for Project 25-3, Sidewalk Improvements, in an Amount Not to Exceed $525,000 and Authorizing its Execution
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Introduction
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Competitive bids were opened on July 11th for Project 25-3, Sidewalk Improvements. Seven contractors picked up proposal documents and three bids were received. The low responsible bid was submitted by Suburban Concrete, Inc. in an amount of $419,496. The low bid is under the budgeted amount and staff recommends awarding the contract at the available budget amount of $525,000 in order to utilize CDBG Funds that must be expended and replace needed sidewalks. The work includes sidewalk replacement generally along north-south streets in the northwest part of the Village.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Resolution.
Prior Board Action
There is no prior Board action associated with this item.
Background
This project includes the replacement of approximately 24,000 square feet of sidewalks (about 900 sidewalk squares), as well as additional quantities for curbs, driveway apron replacement, and other items associated with this concrete work. Sidewalk replacement will take place at numerous locations throughout the Village but is predominately for sidewalk replacements along the north-south streets in the northwest portion of the Village this year. A map showing general locations for sidewalk replacement is attached. Construction is scheduled to be completed by mid-October.
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 work focused on north-south streets in the northwest portion of the Village this year. Sidewalks which have elevation differences of 1/2" or more between adjacent slabs are scheduled for replacement in order remove barriers for persons with disabilities or elderly in order to improve acce...
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