Title
Pneumatic Curb Repair/Concrete Structure Repairs and Installations - Bid Award Extension
History
The Public Works Department initiated a curb and concrete structure repair program in 2003 which utilizes the “wet-method shotcrete repair” process to restore structurally sound sections of damaged, unattractive curb and gutter. This program has been very beneficial in helping repair broken sections of curb without the need to tear out and replace them.
Rather than the traditional means of repair that involve the removal and replacement of the full-depth curb section, the “ wet-method” process requires only the removal of the fractures (evulsed) portions of the curbing and gutter. Once the loose material has been removed, the remaining curb and gutter is cleaned and prepped and a “shotcrete” coating is sprayed on the area being repaired. The coating will be contoured and finished to match the adjacent curb and gutter sections.
Additionally, manholes can be repaired utilizing the same pneumatic application system. This method repairs drain structures without the need for excavation and restoration is minimal. This method has been used extensively on project areas within the Village since 2003 and current inspections show continued successful performance. Staff has been extremely pleased with the work Robert H. Ward & Assoc., Inc. of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, has performed and would like to continue the program.
Work performed last year (FY 2008/2009) was via an extension of the 2006 agreement with R. H. Ward and Associates, Inc. of South Chicago Heights, Illinois. The contractor provided written correspondence offering a continuation of the 2009 pricing through 2010. Therefore, staff would like to extend the 2006 bid award for pneumatic curb/concrete structure repairs for the 2010 budget year with Robert H. Ward & Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $100,000.
On May 3, 2010, this item was reviewed and approved by the Public Works and Engineering Committee and referred to the Board for approval.
INFORMATION PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED AS PART OF THE MAY 3, 2010, PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING COMMITTEE PACKET.
Financial Impact
The 2010 Fiscal Year Budget has a Board approved Line Item 054-0000-499.71-25 in the amount of $100,000 for pneumatic manhole and curb repairs.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve extending the 2006 pneumatic curb repair bid awarded to Robert H. Ward & Associates, Inc. of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, for the 2010 program in an amount not to exceed $22.75 per lineal foot of curbing repaired and manhole repairs be continued in an amount not to exceed $1,400 per structure for Fiscal Year 2010, in a combined amount not to exceed $100,000.