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City says contractor slower than expected on crack‑sealing work; inspector on site
Summary
Public works staff reported the crack‑sealing contractor — a low bidder with limited local experience — is moving slower than typical firms, has had equipment breakdowns and gave residents broad initial notices; staff described the product as good but progress behind schedule.
Sean, a public‑works staff member, updated the council on the crack‑sealing street project, saying the contractor awarded the job was substantially lower than the next bid and has less local experience.
Sean said the contractor’s smaller equipment and traffic‑control approach have slowed work. "They are doing a quality product. I mean, it's slow," he said, and added that the contractor’s first resident notices listed an entire week rather than the single day residents expected. Sean told the council the contractor reported equipment breakdowns and that after parts were sourced the crew and equipment returned to continue work.
At that point in the schedule (day eight of a planned 10‑day sequence), staff noted the contractor estimated they were about 15% complete against the pace the contractor had proposed. City staff said they are working with the contractor and that the inspector has been closely monitoring progress.
Councilmembers asked for more details and staff said they would continue to monitor contractor performance and report back if additional actions are needed.
