Council awards $1.687 million local streets reconstruction contract to Mark Anthony Contracting

The City Council on March 3 awarded the 2025 local street reconstruction package to Mark Anthony Contracting for $1,687,005.65, including a 10% contingency, authorizing repairs on short segments of Wood, Ursuline, Princeton and Greater Mac.

City engineering staff summarized the four work locations: small sections of Wood and Ursuline (Stevens to Blackburn), Princeton (from 10 Mile to the dead end near the elementary school; the council noted this will impact about four houses), and Greater Mac (11 Mile to Gordon). Staff said Mark Anthony was the low bidder from a competitive field of 11 bidders; the city expects contractors to start after weather permits.

Council members discussed coordination and construction sequencing across the multiple, geographically scattered sites. Councilmember Cameron (dais comment) reminded staff to ensure contractors do not stage concrete removal across all locations simultaneously, to preserve access to neighborhoods; staff committed to reviewing mix designs and on-site batching to avoid concrete scaling and flaking. Councilmember Vitale asked about tree impacts; staff said only the Greater Mac segment was likely to require tree removals and that staff would provide a tree impact count and proposed replacements.

The motion to award the contract to Mark Anthony Contracting, moved by Councilmember Rubello and seconded by Councilmember Roussy, passed 7-0.

Why it matters: the award funds multiple local reconstruction projects totaling mid-seven figures; council discussion addressed construction coordination, protection of neighborhood access, and tree-canopy concerns.

Next steps: staff will finalize contract administration, provide tree-impact details and replacement plans for Greater Mac, review concrete mix designs with the contractor, and schedule field work as weather permits.