Title
CPUH Sidewalk Powerwashing (B)
Explanation
The CRA issued an Invitation to Bid in November 2007 to procure powerwashing services for sidewalks in the CPUH district. The sidewalks are along West University Avenue between NW 6th Street and NW 20th Street; NW 17th Street between West University Avenue and NW 3rd Avenue, including crosswalks; and NW 1st Avenue between NW 17th Street and NW 20th Street on the north side. A&J Quality Coating was ranked first with its proposal of $48,747.20 and extensive prior experience with the project. The remaining bidders were ranked as follows: Dluxmann's, B&L Commercial, and Pressure Point. A Notice of Intended Award was sent to A&J Quality Coating. This contract is a continuation of service that has been in place since 2004.
Fiscal Note
CPUH has budgeted $40,850 in account 618-790-W719-5520-4120 (Maintenance: Sidewalk Powerwashing). The additional $7897.20 funds can be taken from the Streetscape account (618-790-W711-5520).
Recommendation
College Park/University Heights Redevelopment Advisory Board to the CRA: 1) Approve ranking of contractors with A&J Powerwashing as the top-ranked contractor; and 2) authorize the Executive Director to authorize any and all necessary documents related to the purchase of the aforementioned sidewalk powerwashing service.