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Council to consider $598,321 Auto Court pavement repairs; work includes reconstruction and thicker concrete panels
Summary
The Public Works Committee recommended awarding a $598,321.35 contract to RCS Construction Inc. for the Auto Court patching and reconstruction project to address extensive pavement deterioration near new businesses and the Home Depot entrance.
The Public Works Committee voted to forward a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign an agreement with RCS Construction Inc. for the Auto Court patching and repair project with a bid amount of $598,321.35 based on unit prices.
Public Works staff described Auto Court as severely deteriorated—particularly the stretch from Highway 50 to the first Home Depot entrance—and said the contract covers substantial reconstruction in that stretch and patching northward where concrete panels are cracked and displaced. Staff said the work will typically replace 6-inch concrete with 8-inch concrete at patch locations.
Aldermen said they had been awaiting this work and asked why it took time; staff explained the city contracted engineering plans and then advertised bids, after which multiple bids were received and a contractor selected.
The nut graf: The project addresses a high-use section serving new businesses and an access point to a major commercial intersection. The work is intended to improve safety and drivability, and to prepare the corridor for increased traffic associated with new developments.
The committee recorded a roll-call affirmative vote to move the contract to the full council for approval. Staff said work will proceed after council approval and coordination with businesses to minimize disruption.
Less critical details: The project was designed by Oates and Associates; bids were evaluated and RCS Construction offered the successful unit-price proposal.
