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Council awards pavement repair contract; alderman presses on subcontractor quality
Summary
The board approved a contract with Barclay Asphalt Company for 2026 pavement repairs. Alderman Maloney asked how the city can influence subcontractor quality; staff said standards, inspections and contractor responsibility are the remedies.
Council approved Bill 7922, authorizing a contract with Barclay Asphalt Company Inc. for the 2026 pavement repair project. The motion carried and the ordinance was enacted as Ordinance 7659.
Alderman Maloney raised concerns about the quality of subcontractor work and asked how the city can influence subcontractor selection. Staff explained the contractor is held responsible for subcontractors, pre-bid lists are reviewed, and city inspectors monitor work and require corrections when standards are not met. Officials said prior issues have been corrected through contract follow-up and that the city retains leverage through inspection and contract enforcement.
