2024-35 Award of Bid # 24-012 – Road Improvement Program 2024

CITY OF NEWPORT

RESOLUTION

OF THE
COUNCIL

No. 2024-35

WHEREAS: The Director of Public Services requested sealed bids for the Roadway Improvement Program 2024, Bid #24-012 with bids received on March 13, 2024; and

WHEREAS: Award has been recommended to the lowest responsive bidder being Hartford Paving Corporation, of Johnston, RI, at their bid prices for a total of $1,295,574.98, including $1,103,194.98 for anticipated contract construction work, $42,380.00 of Police Traffic Control (to be paid for by the City), and $150,000.00 for project contingencies (to be held in reserve by the City). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED: that the bid of Hartford Paving Corporation, of Johnston, RI, is hereby accepted and the Mayor is authorized to sign said contract on behalf of the City, subject to favorable review by the City Solicitor and the total project cost in the amount of $1,295,574.98, including $1,103,194.98 for anticipated contract construction work, $42,380.00 Police Traffic Control, and $150,000.00 contingency, is hereby approved.

IN COUNCIL
READ AND PASSED
MARCH 27, 2024

Laura C. Swistak, CMC
City Clerk