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Council committee approves $445,500 contract to repaint Kirk Road water tower
Summary
The Committee of the Whole approved a resolution awarding a contract to Era Baldivia Contractors Inc. to sandblast and repaint the Kirk Road water tower for a not‑to‑exceed $445,500; the bid was below budget and the work is planned for completion this fall.
The Geneva Committee of the Whole voted to award a contract to Era Baldivia Contractors Inc. (Chicago) for repainting the Kirk Road water tower in a not‑to‑exceed amount of $445,500. The award followed a public bid process in which nine bids were received, three low bidders were ruled non‑responsive and the recommended bid fell below the project budget.
Why it matters: Water towers are visible municipal assets that require periodic maintenance to protect potable water and extend service life. The committee noted that repainting costs can vary with structure type; officials compared the current project to a 2020 repainting of the Dodson Street water tower that cost about $580,000.
Project details presented: The work will include sandblasting and exterior painting with the same color scheme and logo used on the Dodson Street tower; interior work will be limited to spot sandblasting where needed, based on the facility’s recent condition assessment and robotic camera inspection. Staff said a performance and contract bond will be required. The target schedule is to complete the project this fall, with disassembly/containment and sandblasting in September and finishing work to follow.
Council discussion touched on the bid process, prevailing‑wage compliance and why earlier low bidders were deemed non‑responsive due to incomplete Illinois project experience or documentation. Committee members also asked about protective tarps and containment during sandblasting; staff said the contractor will tarp the work area to control debris.
Outcome: The committee approved the contract by voice vote and the measure will proceed to council for final approval. Staff said the project is funded in the fiscal‑year 2026 budget and that the recommended contract amount is below the budgeted figure.
