TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Beth Beatty, City Manager
SUBJECT:
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Award of Contract for the Russell Street (Highland - Clement) Roadway Project -MFT Section No. 24-00564-00-FP to Austin Tyler Construction, Inc. in the amount of $192,250.04
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BACKGROUND:
The Mayor and City Council previously approved the 2024 City of Joliet Budget. The Russell Street (Highland - Clement) Roadway Project - MFT Section No. 24-00564-00-FP is part of this budget. The project was advertised on Thursday, April 11, 2024. The Public Service Committee will review this memo.
CONCLUSION:
On April 26, 2024, at 10:00 A.M., two (2) sealed bids were received for the Russell Street (Highland - Clement) Roadway Project - MFT Section No. 24-00564-00-FP. The bid summary is as follows:
CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT
Austin Tyler Construction, Inc. $192,250.04
PT Ferro Construction Co. $229,648.14
Engineer’s Estimate $221,800.00
The low bid by Austin Tyler Construction, Inc. in the amount of $192,250.04, is 13.32% below the engineer’s estimate. Sufficient funds exist utilizing the Motor Fuel Tax Fund / Infrastructure (Org 20090270, Object 557200, $192,250.04).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council award the Russell Street (Highland - Clement) Roadway Project - MFT Section No. 24-00564-00-FP, in the amount of $192,250.04, on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction, Inc.
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