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Smithfield awards downtown sidewalk and brick‑replacement contract to David Hinton Construction
Summary
Council approved a $37,456 contract with David Hinton Construction to remove uneven bricks and pour stamped concrete on Market Street blocks to eliminate trip hazards; council debated stamped concrete vs. reusing bricks and asked for curb and enforcement considerations.
The Town of Smithfield approved a bid of $37,456 to David Hinton Construction to remove failing brick sidewalks and replace them with 6‑inch stamped concrete on Market Street (200–300 blocks).
Public works staff explained the phased scope: removal of exterior bricks and parged planters, replacement with 6‑inch poured concrete colored and stamped to approximate the existing brick, and limited curb replacement where needed. Staff recommended a May–June work window to ensure appropriate temperatures for concrete curing and said businesses will be notified about parking restrictions and lane closures. DOT confirmed no encroachment agreement is required for sidewalk repair on the DOT road, though lane‑closure standards must be met.
Council discussed alternatives — lifting and resetting existing bricks over new concrete, using straight tinted concrete, or stamped concrete — and asked staff to confirm cost differentials and durability. One councilmember emphasized enforcement of curb‑parking rules: "If we're gonna spend the money, I really, really, really want our police department to be enforcing parking on the curbs," citing recurring curb damage and trip hazards.
Council approved the low bid and directed staff to coordinate scheduling, business notifications and any limited curb work needed as part of the project.
