Council approves $735,467 contract for 2025 mill-and‑inlay project on Fourth and adjacent streets

Coeur d’Alene — The City Council voted April 15 to accept a $735,467.30 low bid from Interstate Concrete & Asphalt Company for the city’s 2025 mill‑and‑inlay paving project, which includes Fourth Street (Harrison to I‑90), sections of Harrison and Kathleen Avenue and other targeted segments.

Todd Fisher, street department manager, told council three firms bid the work and the low bid was substantially in line with staff expectations as asphalt prices have leveled. Fisher said the mill‑and‑inlay approach removes damaged surface material and places new asphalt; combined with follow‑up chip seals in subsequent years, the city expects to extend pavement life as much as 15–20 years on treated segments.

Scope and costs - Project: 2025 mill and inlay for Fourth Street (Harrison to I‑90) and additional sections; Kathleen Avenue alternate included and accepted. - Contract: $735,467.30 (Interstate Concrete & Asphalt Company; low bid). Staff noted previous engineer estimate was roughly $1,000,000; the current low bid leaves budget room for additional repairs. - Funding: project to be funded from the streets capital budget; council previously increased annual pavement funds in recent years.

Council questions and operational details - Fisher explained the milling process and said some sections include concrete substrate beneath failed asphalt; milling and inlay avoids full reconstruction where practicable. He said the city will coordinate with ITD on the section of Fourth Street that abuts an ITD segment and that ITD will contribute funds for that short piece. Staff said most work will be daytime operations; night work was possible by agreement but would depend on contractor plans and neighborhood impacts.

Vote: Council approved the resolution accepting the bid and awarding the contract. Roll call: Evans yes; Miller yes; Gabriel yes; Gookin yes; English yes; Wood yes.

Speakers - Todd Fisher, Street Department (presenter)

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