Title
Concrete and Asphalt Purchases - Purchase
History
The Public Works Department purchases bulk concrete and asphalt throughout the year. These materials are used for street patching and curb and sidewalk repairs along with restorations required from excavations due to Utility Division infrastructure maintenance repairs. Because of the difficulty in establishing exact quantities, timing of purchases and the volatility of raw material and fuel prices, the formal bid process has proved unsuccessful. As a result, proposals have been requested for each of the materials.
Concrete Purchases
In order to keep transportation charges to a minimum, the two local concrete suppliers were contacted for pricing. Ozinga Ready Mix Concrete, Inc. of Mokena, Illinois, submitted a proposal for $99 per cubic yard. The proposal from Willie Brothers Company of Oak Forest, Illinois, totaled $116 per cubic yard.
Asphalt Purchases
The purchase of asphalt must be made from a vendor that is in relatively close proximity to the Village as the asphalt materials need to maintain an even temperature. It is equally important to reduce travel time for Village staff which allows the repair work to progress efficiently. Currently, the closest vendor is K-Five Construction Corporation of Lemont, Illinois, with affiliated plants in both Lemont (Chicago Materials Corporation) and Markham (Markham Asphalt Company). There are no other asphalt plants which sell retail asphalt within a reasonable driving distance from the Village. Current costs are $53.25 per ton and will only be held through June 29, 2012. These costs are consistent with prices paid last year and will rise or fall based on raw material costs.
On April 16, 2012, 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 APRIL 16, 2012, PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING COMMITTEE PACKET.
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