Title
Concrete Slab Raising Addition to Scope of Services - Approval
History
The Village takes a multifaceted approach to addressing hazardous sidewalks. In addition to grinding uneven joints and removing and replacing more severe hazards, the Village has incorporated a process called Concrete Slab Raising into our Road Improvement maintenance program. In 2013, the Village received proposals and awarded a three year contract for concrete slab raising to Quick Raising Concrete, Lockport, IL. Over the past two years, the contractor has satisfactorily adjusted thousands of square feet of sidewalk in various locations throughout the Village, thereby eliminating hundreds of tripping hazards and potential legal actions against the Village. The current FY16 capital budget includes $20,000 for slab raising work on public sidewalks.
In addition to the planned work on public sidewalks during the 2016 season, Quick Raising Concrete has agreed to adjust sidewalks around several Village-owned buildings for the contract price of $1.40 per square foot. Work is planned on the concrete walks around the Franklin Loebe Center, Recreation Administration Building, Cultural Arts Center, Robert Davidson Center (estimated $2,700); George Brown Commons (estimated $300); and the Sportsplex (estimated $800) for an estimated total of $3,800. Due to the variability of these types of repairs a total of $4,500 is requested to cover additional unforeseen repairs.
On April 4, 2016, this item was reviewed and approved by the Public Works Committee and referred to the Board for approval.
Financial Impact
Funding for this additional work is available in accounts 283-4001-443100, 010-1700-443100, and 283-4007-443100.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve additional work for the 2016 Concrete Slab Raising Program with Quick Raising Concrete, Lockport, IL in an amount not to exceed $4,500.