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Council approves DPW parking‑lot reconstruction, award to Luigi Ferdinandi; approves related budget amendment
Summary
Fraser council awarded a concrete reconstruction contract for the DPW parking lot to Luigi Ferdinandi and Sons and authorized a budget amendment to cover added costs. The council also approved a separate ‘as‑needed’ miscellaneous concrete repair contract with the same firm.
Fraser City Council on Feb. 13 awarded a contract to Luigi Ferdinandi and Sons for reconstruction of the Department of Public Works (DPW) parking lot and approved a related budget amendment of $109,461 to fund the project.
Council authorized the main construction contract for $268,761, established a contingency of $26,900 and approved $40,000 for construction engineering by Anderson Eckstein Westrick (AEW), for a total authorization not to exceed $335,461. The council later approved a separate amendment to the operating budget to provide the additional $109,461 needed for the project. The parking‑lot vote passed with six ayes and one no.
Separately, council approved an “as‑needed” 2025 miscellaneous concrete repair program contract with Luigi Ferdinandi and Sons Cement Co. Inc. in the amount of $300,000 and authorized AEW to provide construction engineering services estimated at $50,000, for a total not‑to‑exceed authorization of $350,000. That contract is intended to be used on an as‑needed basis for small pavement repairs, water‑main related pavement replacement and other spot concrete repairs.
City staff told council the DPW lot reconstruction was originally budgeted across multiple fiscal years but project timing and a delayed fuel‑pump replacement prompted a proposal to complete the work in a single construction season to maintain yard and garage access. Staff noted the lot has deteriorated badly and needs full replacement rather than patching.
The council also clarified purchase‑order and contingency procedures: the motion authorizes a base contract, contingency and AEW construction engineering fees, and council recorded the motion and related budget amendment separately so the bookkeeping and capital authorization are explicit.
What changed: Council authorized both the DPW parking lot reconstruction contract with contingency and AEW engineering services, and approved a budget amendment of $109,461 to fund the work. Council also approved a citywide miscellaneous concrete repair contract for up to $350,000.
Context: Public works officials emphasized the reconstruction will maintain access to the yard and allow the department to complete other capital work this construction season, and that the contractor agreed to hold unit prices from prior work.
Next steps: Staff will execute the contract, coordinate construction scheduling, and report on project milestones. Council asked staff to provide project photos and updates during construction.
