CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Waive the applicable provisions of the Naperville Procurement Code in order to establish pricing for the 2023 construction season and award Procurement RFQ 23-071, Concrete Restoration Program - Citywide, to various contractors for an amount not to exceed $350,000 and for the period of May 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 (requires six positive votes)
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DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
SUBMITTED BY: Richard Dublinski, Director
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
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BACKGROUND:
The Department of Public Works (DPW) manages concrete, landscaping, and asphalt restoration services at locations throughout the City primarily resulting from Water and Electric Utilities' and DPW system repairs and maintenance projects. The concrete restoration services include the replacement of sidewalk, roll curb and gutter, barrier curb, and concrete driveway aprons. Services also include topsoil and seed installation in the area surrounding the newly poured concrete.
DISCUSSION:
DPW has historically bid concrete restoration services. Over the past few years, contractors have struggled to complete the work in a timely fashion. The size of the restoration varies substantially, with most of the repairs being relatively small. In addition, the hundreds of sites needing restoration services are scattered throughout the city making it difficult for some contractors to complete the work efficiently.
DPW is proposing a pilot program to have the City Council waive the Code and approve set pricing in the form of square or linear feet prices for concrete restoration services. The attached pricing is based on recent bid pricing and market conditions.
The City will advertise and accept applications from contractors to complete the work. All applicants meeting the following criteria will be considered for contracts:
1. Minimum of five years of experience providing concrete restoration services for commercial accounts.
2. Ability to p...
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