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Aberdeen approves $21,125 pavement router purchase to improve crack sealing at airport and city streets
Summary
Council authorized purchase of a pavement router (dovetail crack router) for $21,125 from Craftco through Sourcewell to improve crack-sealing longevity; staff said the tool vacuums dust and creates a dovetail joint to help sealant last longer.
The Aberdeen City Council approved the purchase of a pavement-router dust-control unit (a dovetail crack router) on March 3 for $21,125 through a cooperative purchasing agreement with Sourcewell.
Transportation Director Rich Bridal told the council the machine “carves a dovetail joint, and as it's carving that joint, it also vacuums up the concrete and the dust, creating a nice clean, bevel shape,” which allows crack sealant to penetrate and hold for years. Staff said they had budgeted up to $30,000 for the equipment and found the specified model through Sourcewell at $21,125; staff recommended approval.
Jordan, speaking for city procurement staff, explained Sourcewell is a cooperative purchasing organization that allows governments to purchase pre-bid equipment without running a separate competitive bid process when within established limits.
Council discussion was brief. One council member asked about training; staff replied they have observed contractors using the unit and are comfortable operating it; if needed, training materials (including online videos) are available. The council approved the purchase by roll-call vote.
Why it matters: The city expects the router to improve the durability of crack sealing on airport pavements and city streets. Staff said the tool will replace a less-effective method of blowing cracks with a compressor and hand-applying sealant.
Next steps: The equipment will be purchased through the Sourcewell contract and assigned to the transportation/airport maintenance group; staff did not list a specific delivery or in-service date on the record.
