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Public Works seeks $2 million RFP for large-area street patching; council authorizes staff to proceed
Summary
Public Works proposed a $2 million contract focused on large asphalt patch repairs (about 1.6 lane miles estimated) and asked council to approve issuing an RFP; council directed staff to proceed and to return award recommendations in July.
Public Works Director Alan Harder sought council direction to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for a 2025 street patching contract focused on larger-area asphalt repairs. Harder said the recommended scope is large, lane-wide patching only, estimated to achieve roughly 1.6 lane miles for $2 million under conservative pricing but likely more if competitive bids improve unit pricing.
Why it matters: Staff said targeting larger patches is more cost-effective on a per-square-yard basis than many small, scattered repairs. Harder proposed advertising the RFP in late May and awarding in July with a notice to proceed in late July or early August.
Council direction: Council asked staff to proceed and to bring back contract awards once proposals are evaluated. The mayor emphasized the project is an incremental supplement to the city's longer-term street maintenance program and not a replacement for ongoing pavement preservation budgeting.
Next steps: Staff will advertise the RFP, evaluate proposals and return to council with an award recommendation. Harder said he would coordinate with the street superintendent to inspect recent Durapatcher alley work and refine patching priorities.
