TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Beth Beatty, City Manager
SUBJECT:
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Award of Contract for the Elgin Avenue Road Repair Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the Amount of $48,367.00
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BACKGROUND:
A retaining wall located adjacent to the southern curb line of Elgin Avenue (East of North High Street) has failed causing the adjacent road to begin to sink and deteriorate, creating a potentially hazardous roadway condition.
This project consists of removing the retaining wall and damaged curb and gutter, installing a flared end section at the base of a manhole, adjusting the manhole to grade and placing backfill around the structure to stabilize the road. Roadway pavement removal and replacement and site grading for proper drainage are also included.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
On Friday, November 15, 2024, at 4:00 P.M., four (4) quotes were electronically received for the Elgin Avenue Road Repair Project. The quote summary is as follows:
The low bid from Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $48,367.00 is 35.84% below the Engineer’s Estimate.
Section 2-438 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances states that purchases whose estimated cost is in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be awarded without written specifications or bidding under certain circumstances. One (1) of these circumstances apply:
(f) Purchases when authorized by a concurring vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the Mayor and City Council
Sufficient funds exist utilizing the Public Works Engineering / Construction Capital Improvement Fund (Org 30090270, Object 557500, $48.367.00).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council award the contract for the Elgin Avenue Road Repair Project, in the amount of $48,367.00, on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction Inc.
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