ACTION REQUESTED:
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Communication from the City Manager and Director of Public Works with a Request for the Following:
A. APPROVE the LOW BID of KNAPP CONCRETE CONTRACTORS, INC., in the Amount of $710,319.00, for the 2021 SIDEWALK PARTICIPATION PROGRAM. (All Council Districts)
B. APPROVE a CHANGE ORDER to Deduct $130,319.00 for the 2021 SIDEWALK PARTICIPATION PROGRAM Bid, Due to Value Engineering.
C. AWARD a CONTRACT for $580,000.00 for the 2021 SIDEWALK PARTICIPATION PROGRAM, with an Additional Authorization of $32,631.67 (5.63%) for Contingencies, for a Total Contract Award of $612,631.67. (All Council Districts)
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BACKGROUND: The Sidewalk Participation Program supports requests from citizens and businesses that are interested in improving the sidewalk, curb, and ADA ramp infrastructure adjacent to their properties. Work under these programs includes replacing eligible defective sidewalks and curbs and constructing small in-fill areas that otherwise would not have sidewalk. These programs include both residential and commercial properties where they improve pedestrian safety and accessibility and can enhance economic development of an area. Sidewalk Participation is a popular program, with requests typically exceeding resources. The City's share of costs for sidewalk replacement is 80%, and the adjacent property owner pays 20%. Income eligibility also assists citizens with more equitable rates if they qualify per Federal HUD guidelines.
While the program is popular with property owners, it is not the most efficient type of project to construct. The program accepts locations on a first come first serve basis. Most years, the project locations are spread throughout the city as compared to being grouped by location.
Bids for the 2021 Sidewalk Participation Program were advertised in the Peoria Journal Star and on the City's website. This first bid opening was July 15, 2021 but zero bids were received. The project was then rebid.
Bids for the 202...
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