TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:
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Award of Contract for the 2025 / 2026 City of Joliet Sidewalk Maintenance Contract to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $328,787.76
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BACKGROUND:
The 2025 Budget allocates funds for sidewalk repairs throughout the City as part of the operational budget. The improvements will consist of sidewalk removal and replacement, driveway apron removal and replacement, ADA ramp removal and replacement for non-complaint ramps, and curb removal and replacement.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
On August 26, at 10:00 A.M., three (3) sealed bids were received for the 2025 / 2026 City of Joliet Sidewalk Maintenance Contract. The bid summary is as follows:
CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT
PT Ferro Construction Co. $328,787.76
Austin Tyler Construction, Inc. $441,516.11
Davis Concrete $489,731.00
Engineer’s Estimate $300,000.00
The low bid by PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $328,787.76, is 9.60% above the engineer’s estimate. Sufficient funds exist utilizing the Public Works General Fund / Contract Services (Org 09002700, Object 524200, $300,000.00) and Performance Bond Escrow Fund / Infrastructure (Org 32090270, Object 557200, $28,787.76).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council award the 2025 / 2026 City of Joliet Sidewalk Maintenance Contract to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $328,787.76.
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