Cudahy approves $58,082 contract for citywide sidewalk maintenance

Cudahy — The City Council voted to award a construction contract for the citywide sidewalk maintenance project (ATP-01) to CT and T Concrete Paving Inc. for $58,082.50, with a 10% contingency of $5,808.25.

Public Works staff presented the project and noted a previously listed amount had a typo; "It's actually $58,082.50," the Public Works representative said. Staff said five bids were received and CT and T was the lowest bidder; the project is funded through TDA3 and staff said there will be no impact to the general fund.

Council members pressed staff on quality and scheduling. One council member said past paving work experienced striping delays and asked what accountability exists for contractor performance. The Public Works representative explained crews had sometimes started striping at night to minimize daytime disruption and that unforeseen conditions — such as manholes needing adjustment — can delay crosswalk striping.

Council asked for advance notice to residents about impacts near schools and for improved communications about project timing; staff said they are coordinating with the communications team and will post quarterly CIP updates.

Outcome: The council approved the contract by roll call; the recorded vote includes one 'no' vote by Council member Gomez and 'yes' votes from other members called during roll.

Next steps: The city manager was authorized to execute the contract and the director of Public Works will establish the construction contingency and manage change orders within the approved contingency amount.