Submitted By
Bill McKenna, Village Engineer
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
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A Resolution Approving a Contract with MYS, Incorporated, for Project 17-26, Lake Street Sidewalk Repairs, in an Amount not to Exceed $37,950 and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
The Engineering Division opened bids on September 14, 2017 for the Lake Street Sidewalk Repairs project. Five contractors received proposal documents and two bids were received. The lowest responsible bid being submitted by MYS, Inc., in an amount of $37,950.
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Staff Recommendation
Approve the Resolution
Fiscal Impact
The FY2017 budget includes $25,000 in funds for this project in the Capital Improvement Fund, Public Works - Engineering, Streetscaping Account no. 3095-43780-101-570959 for Paver brick and tree pit/in ground planter maintenance.
The bid amount of $37,960 is over the budgeted amount by $12,950. There are available funds in the same Capital Improvement Fund, Public Works - Engineering, Streetscaping Account no. 3095-43780-101-570959 from unspent funds from savings for the Colt Site Streetscaping to fund the remaining $12,950 needed for this work.
Background
The Village allocates $25,000 annually to replace damaged or missing paver bricks, repairing tree pits and improve the aesthetics in various business districts. The project this year focuses on Lake St between Harlem Ave and Forest Ave. This maintenance work will eliminate trip hazard liabilities throughout this stretch of busy streetscape while a long term plan for this area is being determined.
Alternatives
The alternative to this recommendation could be to delay action to gain additional information.
Previous Board Action
N/A.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
N/A.
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
None at this time.
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
None at this time.
Performance Management (MAP) Alignment
This work is in alignment with the Governance Priority for the Department of Public Works for Infrastructure/Capital Programs.