Fairborn approves expanded sidewalk at Fairfield Park; low bid about $43,875

Council adopted Resolution No. 19-16 to award a contract for construction of a sidewalk at Fairfield Park that will connect Broad Street to Pierce Drive. Parks and Recreation Superintendent Alicia Eckhart said staff received four estimates and recommended the low bidder, Don Erhart Construction, LLC. Eckhart said the contract price is $43,875 and staff asked for $45,000 "to leave a small contingency for the project." Council discussed placement (the path will be on the left as you enter) and whether a crosswalk across Broad Street would be installed; Eckhart said the crosswalk decision is an engineering matter and she will coordinate with the City's engineer.

Council approved the resolution unanimously. Eckhart also said the existing parking lot will be repaved this year and described that current bike trails installed recently are typically 10 feet wide, reduced to 8 feet only where necessary. The contract award included a small contingency request so staff can proceed without returning for another funding request.