SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a purchase order to American Grinding Company, of Grand Rapids, MI, for sidewalk grinding and maintenance on a unit price basis in the amount of $850,000.00 through July 30, 2026, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563 (1)(c), piggyback and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
The Streets and Sidewalks Division is responsible for maintaining approximately 386 miles of sidewalks throughout the City of Clearwater. To address sidewalk panels lifted by tree roots and other causes, American Grinding will grind or repair an estimated 15,000 locations. Where panel thickness allows, uneven sidewalks will be ground down to provide a smooth, level surface. Panels that cannot be safely ground will be replaced in kind under this contract. This scope of work supports the ongoing maintenance of public infrastructure, enhances pedestrian safety and accessibility, ensures compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and helps preserve the City’s urban forestry.
City staff will identify and assign areas for the contractor to address and will confirm satisfactory completion of the work. Priority locations will be identified based on past maintenance efforts and the density of sidewalk-related issues within neighborhoods.
Authorization to piggyback the City of Orlando, Contract IFB23-0119 valid through July 30, 2026, is requested for these services.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
ENRD180004-CONS-MATRLS $850,000.00
Funds are available in capital improvement project ENRD180004, Streets and Sidewalks, to fund the purchase order.
This Project is funded with Road Millage (Ad Valorem Taxes) Revenues.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
1.2 Maintain public infrastructure, mobility systems, natural lands, environmental resources, and historic features through systematic management efforts. 1.5 Embrace a culture of innovation that drives continuous improvement and successfully serves all our customers. 4.3 Protect the conservation of urban forests and public green spaces to promote biodiversity and reduce our carbon footprint.