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City OKs $59,576 in small‑scale street and sidewalk repairs, with change‑order authority
Summary
The commission authorized two small public‑works contracts — $29,828 for the Gasoline Alley entrance and $29,748 for Project Concern sidewalks — each with $3,000 change‑order authority; the vote was 4–1 after discussion about outreach to smaller contractors and parking impacts.
The Atchison City Commission authorized contracts totaling $59,576 to repair the Gasoline Alley entrance and replace sidewalks at Project Concern, awarding both jobs to Barraff (Barraff) Construction with $3,000 contingency on each contract for change orders.
Staff said Gasoline Alley (the approach adjacent to the railroad and near Taco John's) requires a full‑depth replacement of a short approach and that Project Concern's parking lot and sidewalk have voids and deteriorated curb. The commission discussed why only one contractor bid and whether smaller local contractors were aware of the opportunity. Public works staff said they solicited contractors who have historically bid city projects. Commissioners raised ADA and circulation concerns about two parking spaces at Project Concern; staff said they would review whether to eliminate those spaces or widen pedestrian access.
The motion to authorize hiring Barraff carried by voice vote with four affirmatives and one opposing vote. The contracts include change‑order authority to address unforeseen field conditions.
