TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Beth Beatty, City Manager
SUBJECT:
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Award of Contract for the Sidewalk Vault Improvements - 102 N. Chicago Street, 175 N. Chicago Street, and 2 Clinton Street to Lindblad Const Co. of Joliet Inc. in the amount of $1,855,941.00
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BACKGROUND:
In advance of the proposed 2024 Streetscape Improvements on Chicago Street, stabilization work will be completed on existing sidewalk vaults to ensure safe pedestrian access to businesses during mainline construction activities. The improvements will consist of the partial filling or reconstruction of the vaulted areas of adjacent buildings that extend into the right of way, under the sidewalk. The project is scheduled for construction between downtown events and the Rialto Theatre schedule. The Public Service Committee will review this memo at the January 2, 2024 meeting.
CONCLUSION:
On December 21, 2023, at 9:30 A.M., two (2) sealed bids were received for the Sidewalk Vault Improvements - 102 N. Chicago Street, 175 N. Chicago Street, & 2 Clinton Street. The bid summary is as follows:
CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT
Lindblad Construction $ 1,855,941.00
Austin Tyler Construction $ 1,985,873.00
Engineer’s Estimate (As Read) $ 1,502,484.80
Engineer’s Estimate (Corrected) $ 1,502,366.60
The low bid by Lindblad Const Co. of Joliet Inc., in the amount of $1,855,941.00, is 23.53% over the engineer’s estimate. Sufficient funds exist utilizing the Capital Funds (Org 30090270, Object 557200, $1,855,941.00).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council award the Contract for the Sidewalk Vault Improvements - 102 N. Chicago Street, 175 N. Chicago Street, & 2 Clinton Street, in the amount of $1,855,941.00, on behalf of Lindblad Const Co. of Joliet Inc.
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