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File #: 346-25   
Type: Consent Agenda Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/3/2025 In control: City Council Meeting
On agenda: 6/17/2025 Final action:
Title: Award of Contract for the County Line Rd (Van Dyke Rd - Kennedy Dr) Roadway Improvements Project - MFT Section No. 24-00569-00-WR to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $895,000.06
Attachments: 1. Approver Report

TO:                                           Mayor and City Council

 

FROM:                      Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works

 

SUBJECT:

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Award of Contract for the County Line Rd (Van Dyke Rd - Kennedy Dr) Roadway Improvements Project - MFT Section No. 24-00569-00-WR to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $895,000.06

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BACKGROUND:

The City has developed plans for roadway improvements to County Line Road from Van Dyke Road to Kennedy Drive.  The improvements will consist of widening this section of roadway to a four-lane cross section and installing new sidewalk and street lighting.

 

The Public Service Committee will review this matter.

 

CONCLUSION:

On June 2, 2025, at 10:00 A.M., four (4) sealed bids were received for the County Line Rd (Van Dyke Rd - Kennedy Dr) Roadway Improvements Project.  The bid summary is as follows:

 

                     CONTRACTOR                     BID AMOUNT

                     PT Ferro Construction Co.                        $895,000.06

                     Austin Tyler Construction, Inc.                     $1,054,125.19

                     D Construction, Inc.                     $1,064,346.07

                     Gallagher Asphalt Corp.                     $1,126,773.44

 

                     Engineer’s Estimate                     $1,515,544.50

 

The low bid by PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $895,000.06, is 40.94% below the engineer’s estimate.  Sufficient funds exist utilizing the Rebuild IL Funds (Org 20090270, Object 557200, $895,000.06).

 

RECOMMENDATION:

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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council award the contract for the County Line Road (Van Dyke Rd - Kennedy Dr) Roadway Improvements Project - MFT Section No. 24-00569-00-WR to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $895,000.06.

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