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Consideration of award of Contract 26-08 / Project 1024, Center Street Improvements to Stark Pavement Corp. in the amount of $601,672.00
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Submitted by:
Jeni Schroeder, PE
Senior Civil Engineer
Department
DPW, Engineering
A. Issue
Consideration of award of Contract 26-08 / Project 1024, Center Street Improvements to Stark Pavement Corp. in the amount of $601,672.00.
B. Background/Options
The project consists of roadway and pedestrian facilities and communications improvements within the project limits. Project limits are on Center Street from N. 113th Street to N. 118th Street. The project will complete the road work that was associated with the underground utility installations in the summers of 2024 & 2025. The western driveway entrance to the schools will be realigned to match into the intersection with N. 116th Street. The work is planned for the 2026 construction season.
We have examined the two (2) bids submitted for Contract 26-08 / Project 1024, Center Street Improvements on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The bids received are as follows:
Stark Pavement Corp. $601,672.00
LaLonde Contractors, Inc. $742,025.12
C. Strategic Plan (Area of Focus)
Priority 2: Public Safety, Goal 2 - Proactively address pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular safety.
Priority 3: Infrastructure, Goal 1 - Optimize infrastructure to handle 100-year storm events.
Priority 3: Infrastructure, Goal 2 - Ensure the City’s infrastructure supports public health through multi-modal transportation and recreation opportunities.
D. Fiscal Impact
The project was included in the approved 2024-2028 Capital Budget.
An estimated $100,000 of the project cost will be reimbursed by the Wauwatosa School District.
E. Recommendation
Staff recommends the award be made to Stark Pavement Corp. and for their bid price of $601,672.00, this being the lowest and best bid.
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Recommendation: Common Council