Submitted By
Bill McKenna, Village Engineer
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving a Contract with Globe Construction Co., Inc. for Project 18-3, Sidewalk Improvements, in an Amount not to Exceed $225,000 and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
Competitive bids were opened on June 14, 2018 for the Sidewalk Improvements Project. Eight contractors picked up proposal documents and three bids were received. The low compliant bid was submitted by Globe Construction Co., Inc. in an amount of $202,725.05. It is recommended to award the contract at the full budgeted amount of $225,000 so additional sidewalk locations can be replaced.
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Staff Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
A total of $225,000 has been budgeted in the 2018 Capital Improvement Plan for sidewalk improvements. Funds in the amount of $200,000 for this project come from CDBG Fund, for Development Customer Services - Neighborhood Services, Capital Improvements account no. 2083-46201-101-583652; funds in the amount of $25,000 for this project come from the FY 2018 Capital Improvement Fund, Public Works - Engineering, for Sidewalk Improvements account no. 3095-43780-101-570953.
Background
This project includes the replacement of approximately 18,000 square feet of sidewalks, 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.
Sidewalk locations have been prioritized based on a sidewalk survey conducted by the Engineering Division staff in 2017 & 2018. Staff surveys approximately 1/4 of the Village each year. A typical sidewalk square (25 sq. ft.) costs about $175 to replace. The Village covers 100% of the cost for replacement for the majority of sidewalks identified in our surveys. Homeowners can share 50% of the cost, or roughly $87.5 per sidewalk square, to replace sidewa...
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