HomeMy WebLinkAbout12. 21-546NOVEMBER 9, 2021 21-546 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH FOUST EXCAVATING, INC. FOR
2021/2022 SIDEWALK SNOW & ICE REMOVAL
INITIATED BY: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS, the City will remove snow and ice from sidewalks and curb ramps
when property owners fail to do so; and
WHEREAS, the City requested quotes from private contractors to perform this
work for the 2021/2022 winter season; and
WHEREAS, costs for removal of snow and ice will be billed to the property owner.
NOW, THEREFORE, 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 2021/2022 snow and ice removal services within the City of Oshkosh as
shown on the attachment to this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that money for this purpose is hereby appropriated
from Acct. No. 01000430-6466-12001 Street Division-Misc Contractual Services-Snow
Removal (to be reimbursed upon payment of the fee by property owners).
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Justin Gierach, Engineering Division Manager / City Engineer
DATE: November 4, 2021
RE: Approve Agreement with Foust Excavating, Inc. for 2021/2022 Sidewalk 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 advertised for quotations in the Oshkosh Northwestern for
performing 2021/2022 snow and ice removal services for the City. A copy of the request for quote was
e-mailed to three (3) contractors. 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 four (4) 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 $99. This includes an administrative fee.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Department of Public Works recommends the Council award this agreement to Foust Excavating,
Inc.
Approved,
Mark A. Rohloff
City Manager
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Contractors0 to 100' of Sidewalk (Lump Sum)Additional Footage Beyond 100' (Linear Foot)Rock Salt/Sand only to 0 to 100' of Sidewalk(Lump Sum)Rock Salt/Sand only to Additional Footage beyond 100'(Linear Foot)Handicap Ramp/Crosswalk QuadrantMobilization (Each)Load Snow (Per Hour)Haul Snow (Per Hour)Remove Ice from Sump Pump Discharge (Per Hour)Jeff Foust Excavating2824 Clairville RoadOshkosh, WI 54904$74.00 $0.75 $64.50 $0.65 $69.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00 $120.00Unusual Conditions