HomeMy WebLinkAbout11. 19-573 NOVEMBER 12, 2019 19-573 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH FOUST EXCAVATING, INC. FOR
2019/2020 SNOW & ICE REMOVAL
INITIATED BY: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh that the proper
City officials are hereby authorized to enter into and take those steps necessary to
implement an appropriate agreement with Foust Excavating, Inc. for performing
2019/2020 snow and ice removal services within the City of Oshkosh.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that money for this purpose is hereby appropriated
from:
Acct. No. 01000430-6466-12001 Misc. Contractual Services
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MEMORANDUM
TO• Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Justin Gierach, Engineering Division Manager/City Engineer
DATE: November 7, 2019
RE• Approve Agreement with Foust Excavating, Inc. for 2019/2020 Snow and Ice Removal
BACKGROUND
The City of Oshkosh's (City) Municipal Code, Section 25-68, requires residents to remove snow and ice
from sidewalk and curb ramps abutting their property within twenty four (24) hours of cessation of
snowfall Municipal Code Section 25-69 allows the City to remove the snow or ice and bill the
property owner for the cost of removal. Each year, the Department of Public Works requests quotes for
performing this work for the upcoming winter season.
ANALYSIS
The Department of Public Works requested quotes from three (3) firms for performing 2019/2020 snow
and ice removal services for the City. A quote was received from one (1) firm The quote was received
from Foust Excavating, Inc., who has performed these services for the City for the past two (2) years).
FISCAL IMPACT
The fees that will be charged by the contractor for snow and ice removal for each property are billed to
the individual property owner, resulting in no fiscal impact to the City Property owners are charged
for the work performed The base price includes snow and ice removal for up to one hundred (100)
feet. Additional fees are charged for longer distances, handicap ramps, and other special services As a
matter of reference, the charge for snow and ice removal for a lot with one hundred (100) feet of
frontage will be$100. This includes an administrative fee.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Department of Public Works recommends the Council award this agreement to Foust Excavating,
Inc
Approved,
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Mark A Rohloff
City Manager
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Unusual Conditions
Rock Sait1Sand Rock Salt/Sand only
Additional Footage only to 0 to 100'of to Additional
0 to 100'of Sidewalk Beyond 100' Sidewalk Footage beyond 100' Handicap Ramp/ Mobilization Load Snow Haul Snow
Contractors (Lump Sum) (Linear Foot) (Lump Sum) (Linear Foot) Crosswalk Quadrant (Each) (Per Hour) (Per Hour)
Jeff Foust Excavating
2824 Clairville Road
Oshkosh,WI 54904 $75 00 $0 75 $64 75 $0.65 $70 00 $100.00 $100.00 $100 00
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