Title
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for sidewalk raising and repair services with Concrete Raising of Austin, the sole bidder, in the amount of $3.85/sq. ft.
Summary
This bid is for a contract ending September 30, 2017 for sidewalk raising and repair services. The budgeted amount for this item is $60,000. The bid information for Concrete Raising of Austin and the bid tabulation sheet for this bid are attached to this agenda item. References, insurance and other information requested in the bid packet have been checked and verified by staff.
The lowest responsive bid for sidewalk raising and repair services was $3.85/sq.ft from Concrete Raising of Austin.
The contract for sidewalk raising and repair services was also bid in 2015 and Concrete Raising of Austin was the sole bidder at that time in the amount of $3.85/sq. yd. Public Works staff recommended at that time to reject all bids to allow for a more comprehensive program for bidding in the future that would include sidewalk raising, sidewalk repair, and sidewalk replacement. The City Council took action on November 24, 2015 to reject all bids. Public Works staff has bid the item again this year and Concrete Raising of Austin is the sole bidder at the same amount. Staff recommends moving forward and accepting the bid at this time.
Deadline for City Council Action
Staff would ask the Council to authorize this action at this meeting in order to begin the project.
Fiscal Impact
$60,000 for contractual sidewalk raising and repair services is included in the fiscal year 2017 operating budget in the Streets and Drainage Maintenance department maintenance contract line item.
Staff Recommendation
Approve the item.
Drafter
Lauri Gillam
Assistant City Manager