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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Jason Bauer, Assistant Director of Public Works/Assistant City Engineer
DATE: 9/14/2023
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a contract with Nedrow Painting, Aurora, IL in the amount of $107,250 to perform maintenance on the pedestrian bridge near RiverEdge Park in Ward 1.
PURPOSE:
To remove the existing anti-graffiti coating from the bridge and replace it with two coats of an opaque concrete stain, providing for a more uniform appearance.
BACKGROUND:
Upon initial construction, a protective anti-graffiti coating was applied to the main structural beam down the center of the pedestrian bridge. While it has made the removal of graffiti much easier for staff, this spring it began to delaminate from the bridge. Staff is proposing the complete removal of the anti-graffiti coating and applying an opaque stain to the bridge to provide a uniform color. There is no remaining warranty on the delaminating anti-graffiti coating. In the future, if there is any graffiti that cannot be fully removed, sections of the bridge can be repainted by staff.
DISCUSSION:
This project was bid publicly, with two qualified firms submitting bids on September 13, 2023. We recommend awarding to the he low bidder, Nedrow Painting out of Aurora in the amount of $107,250. Nedrow has completed many other successful projects throughout the city. Funding is available in account 340-4060-431.73-80 (G016).
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The bridge will be closed daily for approximately two weeks to allow for this work to be completed. It is anticipated that all of the work will be completed prior to the commencement of the Christkindlmarket at RiverEdge Park this winter.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed resolution be adopted.
cc: Infrastructure and Technology Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purcha...
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