Committee recommends $92,000 stair reconstruction, train-station entry work near Gateway Center

Infrastructure staff told the committee two staircases at the south end of the Gateway Center parking structure have settled and the railings at the southwest train-station entry are separating. Staff recommended removing and replacing the stairs and undertaking adjacent pavement reconstruction.

"So we're recommending a word of contract with Continental Construction Company… So the total project cost not to exceed $92,000 with Continental Construction Company of Evanston, Illinois," a staff member said, noting a recommended allowance of $5,000 for a Union Pacific flagman due to proximity to active rail operations and a $4,000 allowance for additional flatwork if needed.

The committee approved forwarding the award to the council consent agenda; staff said they would coordinate detour routes and maintain access during construction.