Approval of the 2010 Concrete Program contract with Suburban Concrete, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $341,600.00 for the 2010 Sidewalk, Apron and Curb and Gutter Removal and Replacement Program and to waive the residential $75.00 permit fee application.

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

The Sidewalk and Curb and Gutter Removal and Replacement Program calls for the removal and replacement of deficient rated sidewalk and curb and gutter. The rating system assigns to sidewalks a numerical rating of 1-5, with 5 being defined as an extreme hazard. The FY 10-11 Budget allocates for the removal and replacement of all the identified sidewalks with current ratings of 4 and 5, deficient curb and gutter as it relates to the proposed road resurfacing project and quantities for the repair of concrete following main break restoration and street department repairs. The program also allows for resident call-ins when deficient sidewalks and curb and gutter are identified.

The contract also offers residents at a pass through cost the opportunity to remove and replace their deficient concrete aprons, and the curb and gutter fronting their apron. This will allow the City to remove and replace deficient sidewalk slabs fronting a deficient apron and would allow a resident to participate in the concrete replacement program to correct the apron deficiency. Staff is further requesting that the $75.00 permit fee application be waived to residents that participate in the concrete program with the proposed vendor since the City will be inspecting the work.

Attached, please find the prices received at the bid opening held on January 21, 2010, pages 2 & 3. Staff received eleven (11) bids with the lowest bidder being Suburban Concrete Inc. Suburban Concrete completed the 2009 Concrete Program with satisfactory results. Funds allocated for this project are defined on page 4.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

The Municipal Services Committee and Staff recommend accepting the contract from Suburban Concrete Inc in an amount not to exceed $341,600.00 for the 2010 Sidewalk, Apron and Curb and Gutter Removal and Replacement Program and to waive the residential $75.00 permit fee application.

ALTERNATE CONSIDERATION

As directed by the Municipal Services Committee.

DECISION MODE

This item will be placed on the April 5, 2010 City Council agenda for formal consideration.