Submitted By
John P. Wielebnicki, Public Works Director
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with American Commercial Services, Inc. for Sidewalk Power Washing Services in 2018 in an Amount not to Exceed $36,000.00 and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
The Public Works Department annually power washes sidewalks in business districts throughout the Village. Some area sidewalks are regular concrete and some are made of blue stone which require special care when using high pressure water sprayers. In house staff performs minor sidewalk power washing while contractors are utilized to assist the Village with scheduled large scale projects.
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Staff Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
The FY 2018 General Fund Budget, Street Services, provides $40,000.00 to perform sidewalk power washing services in the General Contractuals account no. 1001-43740-761-530660. To date no funds for this work have been expended from this line item.
Background
Each year, the Village allocates funds for the power washing of business district sidewalks. The Public Works Department, Street Division, staff typically does spot power washing at problem areas such as around ice cream or fast food establishments and problem pigeon locations. For power washing sidewalks in entire business areas, the Village has utilized contractors because of their specialized equipment, competitive cost and considering the time and effort it would take away from other tasks the Street Division performs such as filling pot holes, brick work, etc. Typically this work is scheduled overnight.
Staff sent out requests for bids for Sidewalk Power Washing on April 25, 2018. The work was divided between three areas of work:
? Scope A - Bluestone and Decorative Blue Concrete Sidewalks (Chicago Ave.).
? Scope B - Bluestone Sidewalks at the northeast corner of Lake and Forest (the Village has maintenance agreem...
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