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Council committee moves resurfacing bid, sewer repair and equipment purchases to regular agenda
Summary
Staff reported the low bid for the second round of the Rebuild Illinois resurfacing project and requested placement on the regular agenda; the committee also reviewed a not-to-exceed $37,906 sewer repair contract request and the planned purchase of a 2025 D Rock Grizzly HD model 212 CB rock separator for the street/sewer operation.
Superintendent Landers reported results of recent procurement and equipment requests at the March 25 committee meeting and the council agreed to place the items on the regular agenda for final action.
Landers said the bid opening for the second Rebuild Illinois resurfacing round produced three bidders and that P H Broughton and Son submitted the lowest responsible bid at $283,366.76. Landers noted the firm is the primary contractor performing the city’s work this year. "We had the bid opening for the second round last week, and there was 3 bidders and P H Broughton and Son was the lowest bid at $283,000... 283,366.76," he said. The council agreed to place acceptance of the bid on the regular meeting agenda.
Superintendent Bounds told the council a deep sewer on the 400 block of Kankakee Street had failed and required replacement; due to depth and narrow roadway he said the city could not safely self‑perform the excavation under OSHA standards without expensive measures. He requested council authorization for a contract not to exceed $37,906, which includes a 10 percent allowance for unforeseen items. The committee directed staff to place that request on the regular agenda for formal approval.
Landers also described a proposed purchase of a 2025 D Rock Grizzly HD model 212 CB rock‑separator screen to screen and recycle construction and spoil materials, reducing hauling and disposal costs; that item was placed on the regular agenda as well. The vendor quote’s expiration was discussed; Landers said the quote will remain valid until approved.
None of these items was adopted at the committee meeting; each was referred to the regular council agenda for a recorded vote and formal contract action.
