The Livonia City Council approved a package of 2025 infrastructure contracts and related amendments at its Feb. 10 study session, voting on consent to move forward with asphalt, concrete and sidewalk programs, equipment maintenance authorizations and associated construction‑engineering agreements.

The approvals included a $4,275,775.10 extension for the 2025 asphalt road program with Nagel Paving Company, a $4,538,170.86 extension for the 2025 concrete road program with Hard Rock Concrete, and a proposal to proceed with a sidewalk repair program covering approximately 554 locations. Council also approved engineering and construction‑engineering amendments tied to those programs: OHM Advisors for the asphalt program ($513,093) and AEW for the concrete work (about $105,733). Officials said many items were placed on consent and that staff expects to manage construction this spring and summer.

Why it matters: the contracts represent the bulk of the city’s planned pavement work for 2025 and will determine which street segments, sidewalks and related curb ramps are repaired this construction season. Council members and staff framed the approvals as a continuation of the city’s multi‑year road and sidewalk maintenance strategy funded through the city’s road millage and other available funds.

Key details and supporting context

- Asphalt program: Engineering staff said $9.5 million was budgeted for the 2025 asphalt program but that some funds have been earmarked for an MDOT/Ann Arbor Road project, leaving roughly $4.3 million being approved now for the city program. OHM Advisors is retained for construction engineering to monitor contractor compliance and testing.

- Concrete program: The council approved unit‑price extensions for 18 concrete street segments. Staff flagged that some segments will require tree removals; exact tree counts were discussed as part of project planning. Hard Rock Concrete was cited by staff and councilmembers for consistent local performance.

- Sidewalk repair program: The engineering division requested authorization to begin the sidewalk assessment district (SAD) process for about 554 locations, the initial step that notifies property owners of upcoming assessments and their option to have the city perform work or use their own contractor.

- Other contracts/maintenance: The council approved waiving formal bidding to authorize equipment maintenance vendors for up to $400,000 in fiscal 2025 (to allow outside vendors to perform repairs while the city hires vacant mechanic positions). It also approved an extension for custodial supplies (21 bidders responded to the RFQ) and a cooperative purchase of a backhoe via Sourcewell through Southeastern Equipment at a reported discount.

- Engineering amendments: OHM Advisors’ amendment for construction engineering for the asphalt program was approved in the amount of $513,093 (staff noted the full amount may not be spent). AEW’s amendment for construction engineering services for the concrete program was approved in the amount of $105,733.

Council comments and vendor recognition

Councilmembers repeatedly praised long‑time local contractors and staff: Councilman Donovan and others highlighted Hard Rock Concrete and Nagel Paving as reliable local vendors. Staff and councilmembers said the city’s road millage makes regular pavement maintenance possible and credited OHM and AEW for helping to manage large projects.

Votes at a glance (consent approvals)

- 2025 asphalt road program (Nagel Paving Company) — Amount approved: $4,275,775.10 — Outcome: approved on consent — Notes: extension of unit prices/contract.
- OHM Advisors amendment (asphalt construction engineering) — Amount approved: $513,093 — Outcome: approved on consent.
- 2025 concrete road program (Hard Rock Concrete) — Amount approved: $4,538,170.86 — Outcome: approved on consent.
- AEW amendment (concrete construction engineering) — Amount approved: $105,733 — Outcome: approved on consent.
- 2025 sidewalk repair program (SAD initiation; ~554 locations) — Outcome: approved on consent — Notes: starts assessment district process; property owner notification and options apply.
- 2025 sidewalk and pavement replacement (Great Lakes Contracting Solutions) — Amount approved: $300,000 — Outcome: approved on consent.
- 2025 concrete maintenance/selective slab program (Great Lakes) — Outcome: approved on consent — Amount as stated in packet (transcript contained unclear figure; see clarifying_details).
- Equipment maintenance vendor authorization (multiple vendors) — Not to exceed $400,000 — Outcome: approved on consent.
- Custodial supplies award (multiple vendors) — Outcome: approved on consent.
- Purchase of one backhoe (cooperative Sourcewell purchase via Southeastern Equipment) — Outcome: approved on consent.

Ending

Staff told council the city expects to start the construction season in April and that many of the contracts and engineering services are timed so work can proceed this spring. Specific start dates for individual segments and properties will be set once bids are scheduled and contractors mobilize.