Crack Sealing is one of the most cost-effective roadway maintenance activities. The purpose of Crack Sealing is to prevent water from penetrating through existing cracks into the base of the roadway. The Public Works Department annually budgets for this contractual work in order to extend the useful life of the Village’s asphalt streets.

The Village has an existing three-year contract with Patriot Pavement in Des Plaines, which was originally authorized by the Board on March 18, 2019. Per Village Policy, contract extensions can be approved one year at a time, up to the original terms of the contract, with Board approval.

This contract is jointly bid with neighboring communities as part of the Municipal Purchasing Initiative (MPI) group. Staff concurs with the MPI group and recommends approval of $1.31 per pound.

Staff is requesting Village Board approval for the second and final one-year contract extension with price increases within contract terms.

Funding for these services is available in Account No. 401-7101-571.50-40  (ST9201).

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Village Board award a one-year contract extension for Pavement Crack Sealing to Patriot Pavement of Des Plaines, Illinois, at bid unit prices, up to the annual budgeted amount, and authorize staff to execute the necessary documents.