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Commission awards 2026 concrete sidewalk repair contract to Luigi Ferdinandi & Sons ($971,825.64)

Birmingham City Commission · July 14, 2026
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Summary

The commission approved an engineering recommendation to award the 2026 concrete sidewalk repair program contract (including contingency and panel repairs) to Luigi Ferdinandi and Sons for a total authorized amount of $971,825.64, contingent on insurance and bonding requirements.

The commission approved awarding the 2026 Concrete Sidewalk Repair Program (Project No. 1‑26) to Luigi Ferdinandi and Sons Company, Inc., for a base contract and contingencies totaling $971,825.64. Staff described the company’s prior work within the city and recommended award based on experience and bid compliance. The approved authorization included a 10% construction contingency and an allowance for random concrete panel repairs at the engineering department’s discretion.

Commissioners asked about the performance bond. Staff confirmed a standard performance bond and insurance will be required (performance bond typically sized to contract value). The motion authorized the mayor and city clerk to sign the agreement after verification of insurance and bonding requirements and directed finance to fund the project from the identified accounts in the packet.

The vote to award the contract was unanimous.