CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Waive the applicable provisions of the Naperville Procurement Code and award Bid 20-009, 2020 Sidewalk Removal and Replacement Program, to AC Concrete Construction for an amount not to exceed $647,182.50, plus a 3% contingency (Requires 6 positive votes, Item 1 of 2)
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: William J. Novack, Director
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
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BACKGROUND:
The other related item on the City Council agenda is:
* 20-387: Pass an ordinance for the 2020 Sidewalk Removal and Replacement Program Property Owner's Cost Sharing Program (Item 2 of 2)
The Transportation, Engineering, and Development (TED) Business Group is responsible for the maintenance of the City's sidewalk system. The Roadway Maintenance Improvement Program (MIP) includes projects to maintain roadways and the adjacent pedestrian network. These projects offer a programmatic approach to ensure the City is improving safety concerns and in compliance with ADA standards. Repairs are performed to reduce long term maintenance costs and limit exposure to claims against the City.
In reaction to the Covid 19 pandemic some have questioned whether this program should be implemented this year. This program addresses and corrects deficiencies in our sidewalk system, some of which have been temporarily repaired. With the significant increase in usage of our sidewalk system with the stay at home order it is imperative that we perform these repairs this year to keep our residents safe as they enjoy the outdoors.
Concerns have also been raised about some resident's ability to pay their portion of the repairs due to financial impacts of the virus. The City's typical process is to send bills out to the residents after the work is completed with a 30-day due date. Staff is recommending that the bills go out at the same time but with a 90-day due date instead. This provides some recovery time between the pan...
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