Title
Sidewalk Mud Jacking/Concrete Raising - Proposal
History
For many years, the Public Works Department has employed contractors to correct misaligned, unsafe public sidewalk squares by use of a mud jacking/concrete raising process. This method is more cost effective than removing and replacing the entire square. Also, this method does not require site restoration.
It was anticipated we would perform mud jacking to 165 squares of concrete walk this year. In evaluating our resident concerns and Staff’s field observations, it became apparent that more than 165 squares will need to be done. As such, we have sought out costs from vendors for additional work.
Last year, both the Parks and Public Works Departments utilized Quick Raising Concrete of Lockport, Illinois, for our mud jacking/concrete raising work. This year, Quick Raising Concrete was requested to resubmit the cost for 2012. Quick Raising relayed that the cost would remain the same for this year at $1.20 per square foot or $30 per sidewalk square.
Affordable Concrete Raising of Frankfort, Illinois, submitted a cost of $2.40 per square foot or $60 a sidewalk square.
ACRI of Addison, Illinois submitted a cost proposal of $1.50 per square foot or $37.45 per sidewalk square.
CRC Concrete Raising & Repair Company of Wheeling, Illinois, submitted a cost proposal of $2.25 per square foot or $56.25 per sidewalk square.
Quick Raising of Lockport, Illinois, has submitted the lowest quote and staff was very pleased with the workmanship and speed with which the work was performed last year and earlier this season. The reception and calls from residents concerning the work has been very positive and favorable.
On August 20, 2012, this item was reviewed and approved by the Public Works and Engineering Committee and referred to the Board for Approval.
Financial Impact
The Fiscal Year 2012 Board approved Capital Improvement Budget has funds available in line item 054-0000-471250 under the Ro...
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