THE CITY OF ST. CHARLES Logo AGENDA ITEM EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Item number: 5.c
Title:

Resolution Authorizing a Construction Contract with Acura Inc. for the 3rd Avenue Diagonal Parking Project 
Presenter: Chris Gottlieb
Meeting: Committee of the Whole Date: October 5, 2026
Proposed Cost: $237036 Budgeted Amount: $250000 Budgeted: Yes, fully
TIF District:
Executive Summary (if not budgeted, please explain):

As part of its agreement with the Baker Church, the City has agreed to design and install a minimum of 10 parking stalls along the east side of 3rd Avenue between East Main Street and Cedar Avenue. The City’s consultant created construction plans for 13 protected diagonal parking spaces. This design was found to provide the best balance of cost and level of service.

 

Bid Results:


On September 18, 2026, five bids for this project were electronically received.

 

Everlast Blacktop, Inc.             $188,492.00
Acura Inc.                                  $237,036.00
Martam Construction, Inc.     $244,554.00
Schroeder Asphalt Services   $249,203.80
MYS Inc.                                    $322,800.18


The low bidder, Everlast Blacktop Inc., has withdrawn their bid making Acura Inc. the lowest responsive bidder.  Acura Inc. is paving contractor located in Bensenville Illinois. They recently completed the City’s DCEO pedestrian improvement project. They completed the project ahead of schedule while meeting the grant’s construction and reporting requirements.   

 

Construction is anticipated to begin in October with substantial completion by November 20th, 2026.

 
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Recommendation / Suggested Action (briefly explain):

Recommendation: Approve