SUBJECT:
Title
A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving a Construction Contract with Western Plains Construction for the 2026 Street Maintenance - Phase 2
Department
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): David Pasic, Public Works Director
Isaac Lopez, Streets and Traffic Superintendent
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Time
TIME ESTIMATE: 0 minutes
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Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
Cost as Recommended: $ 3,502,700
Balance Available: $ 4,720,369
Fund Capital Improvements Fund
Line Item Number: 110-70-425-605000-100378
New Appropriation Required: No
Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
Town Council approval is needed to expend budgeted funds for Phase 2 of the 2026 Street Maintenance improvements. This serves the Council’s goal for maintaining infrastructure.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the resolution
Body
SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
• Annual maintenance of Town streets
• Delaying this service would result in additional deterioration and additional, even higher, future costs.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The 2026 Capital Budget includes funds for annual street maintenance projects. The Town uses pavement management software (StreetScan) to identify and prioritize segments based on existing life expectancy. Staff requested bids using the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing system. Bids were received on April 24, 2026. The Town received five bids.
Phase 2 includes application of a 2” edge mill & overlay on portions of various roads in Vista Ridge - approximately 185,394 SY. All areas in Vista Ridge will require repair of premarked subgrade failures, profile milling, following the milling the surface will be inspected for cracking and addressed as needed, valves and manholes will be adjusted and all pavement marking replaced, as well as additional Pavement markings.
Application of a 2” edge mill & overlay on portions of various roads in Historic Old Town Erie - approximately 30,897 SY. All areas in Historic Erie will require repair of premarked subgrade failures, profile milling, following the milling the surface will be inspected for cracking and addressed as needed, valves and manholes will be adjusted and all pavement marking replaced.
The lowest bidder was Western Plains Construction with a bid of $3,184,306.64.
Cost Summary
Original Contract $3,184,306.64
Contingency (10%) $ 318,393.36
Total $3,502,700.00
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attachments
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution
2. Construction Contract