R2007-83 ACCEPTING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT

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. r . . Engineering & Infrastructure Memorandum NO. 2007-25 May 14, 2007 TO: Honorable Mayor Osborne and City Council FROM: Steve Gar City Manager �� Richard G. rle , P.E., Director of En 'neerin & nfra[structure Y �yi1N'" ' g Mathew G Newell, P.E., City Engine SUBJECT: Street Reconstruction, City Project 07-24 SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by staff that the City Council approve the attached resolution awarding the contract for Street Reconstruction, City Project 07-24, to Dunn Company, A Division of Tyrolt, Inc., as the lowest, responsible bidder in the amount of $762,064.75, and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the contract, and the City Clerk to attest. BACKGROUND: The Street Reconstruction Project is structured to provide a significant structural improvement to the affected roadways. Streets requiring reconstruction generally have pavement that is badly deteriorated through the combined effects of age and use. These pavements can no longer be effectively maintained by the City's street crews nor can a standard mill and overlay be applied with the hope of long term success. An additional goal of the project is to restore any existing curb and gutter to full function wherever possible. Street reconstruction work involves the removal of all, or portions, of the existing street, the construction of a stabilized road base where necessary and the placement of a new asphalt surface. A listing of the streets included in this year's reconstruction project is attached for your information. Included in the work, is the reconstruction of an access roadway and portions of the parking lot serving the lake front near the boathouse south of Nelson Park. Fifty percent (50%) of this work will be reimbursed by the Decatur Park District. Also included are major patching repairs to Westlawn Avenue due to damage from the debris hauling resulting from the November 30 - December 1, 2006, ice storm. Westlawn, north of Illinois Route 121 and Mound Road, was a major haul route to the Hickory Point burn site. The project plans and specifications were prepared by Engineering Division staff. The project was advertised April 25, 2007, and bids were opened on May 10, 2007. The results for the letting are as follows: Compared to Engineer's Est. Bidder Bid Price Over (-Under) Engineer's Estimate $ 769,863.00 ---- Dunn Company, A Division of Tyrolt, Inc. $ 762,064.75 (-1.01 %)