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Consideration of Award of Contract 26-19, Concrete Sidewalk Repair
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Submitted by:
Jeni Schroeder, PE
Senior Civil Engineer
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Department of Public Works, Engineering
A. Issue
Award of Contract 26-19, Concrete Sidewalk Repair
B. Background/Options
Engineering has prepared the attached the Sidewalk Repair Program plans and specifications. The 2026 sidewalk repair area is largely bound by North Ave to the south, 88th St to the west, Center St to the north and 73rd St to the east. This contract also includes rehabilitating substandard curb ramps within Hart Park. The work includes 1,300+ squares, 16 curb ramp reconstructions within the repair area, and 15 curb ramp reconstructions within Hart Park.
We have examined the two bids submitted for Contract 26-19 / Project 2026, Concrete Sidewalk Repair on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025. The contract consists of concrete walks, ADA curb ramps and drive approaches, including concrete curb and gutter and pavement replacement. The bids received are as follows:
Milwaukee General Construction $1,060,891.59
LaLonde Contractors, Inc. $1,111,793.41
C. Strategic Plan (Area of Focus)
Priority 2: Public Safety, Goal 2 - Proactively address pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular safety.
Priority 3: Infrastructure, Goal 2 - Ensure the City's infrastructure supports public health through multi-modal transportation and recreation opportunities.
D. Fiscal Impact
Project has been included in the proposed 2026-2030 Capital Budget. The engineer's estimate was $1,074,503.00. However, the CIP construction budget for the 2026 sidewalk contract is $725,000, $335,891.59 lower than the low bid amount. Once design and layouts were completed, the extent of repairs increased beyond original scope assumptions. A level 3 fund transfer will be required from the 2026 paving program to cover the overage, depending on future bid results. If there aren't sufficient funds in the 2026 paving program, other options wit...
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