HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 61-R-26 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Hard Rock Concrete Cutters for the 2026 Sidewalk Grinding Program04/27/2026
61-R-26
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute an Agreement with Hard Rock Concrete Cutters for the 2026
Sidewalk Grinding Program
WHEREAS, the Evanston City Council believes entering into an Agreement with
Hard Rock Concrete Cutters is in the best interests of the citizens of Evanston,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to sign,
and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to attest on behalf of the City of
Evanston, an Agreement between the City and Hard Rock Concrete Cutters.
SECTION 2: That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to
negotiate any terms of an Agreement as may be determined to be in the best interests
of the City.
SECTION 3: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its passage, approval, and publication in the manner provided by law.
_______________________________
Daniel Biss, Mayor
Attest:
______________________________
Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk
Adopted: __________________, 20__
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Alexandra B. Ruggie, Corporation Counsel
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QUOTATION 047816
601 Chaddick Drive - Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 699-0010 Fax (847) 699-0292
Hard Rock
Concrete Cutters, Inc
WBE + DBE Certified
QTY DESCRIPTION OF "HRCC's WORK"UNIT PRICE
QUOTED DATE:
PROJECT:
Evanston, IL
04/03/2026
2026 Sidewalk Cuts
PROJECT MANAGER:Giovanni Sciortino2100 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201 QUOTED TO:
City of Evanston
Lucio Jimenez
847-328-2100 847-448-8128Phone:Fax:224-296-4473
ljimenez@cityofevanston.org
MOBILE:
DIRECT LINE:
EMAIL:
05/03/2026QUOTE EXPIRES:
SIDEWALK SAW CUT(S)
HRCC to saw cut and remove vertical surface discontinuities on concrete sidewalks, as identified.
- Vertical surface discontinuities between 1/2" to 2" to be removed, with max. 12:1 slope.
- Cutting to be completed between hours of 7am-4pm (Mon-Fri).
- No location jumping.
- All cuts to have a smooth and uniform appearance and texture.
- HRCC will track and document all sidewalk saw cuts weekly, including GPS locations.
- Each half of a butterfly cut counts as one cut and will be reported as B1 and B2 weekly.
- Water to be provided by City of Evanston.
- City of Evanston to coordinate any street parking needed.
- Overnight parking provided.
**This quote has been prepared by Giovanni Sciortino. Please contact him at Gio@hrccinc.com or 847-
894-8356 to discuss.**
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TOTAL BID PRICE:
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QUOTATION 047816
601 Chaddick Drive - Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 699-0010 Fax (847) 699-0292
Hard Rock
Concrete Cutters, Inc
WBE + DBE Certified
AND IT IS CHOSEN BY CUSTOMER.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Customer acknowledges and accepts that by signing below it agrees to be bound by all of the Terms & Conditions set forth on the reverse side of this Quotation
PAYMENT TERMS:
(18% per annum). Customer agrees that HRCC shall be entitled to recover all costs of collection, including reasonable attorney's fees, lien costs and other expenses incurred by
Credit card payments are due by the date of service. We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
Any credit card payment received after the service date will be subject to a 3% late fee.
HRCC as a result of nonpayment by Customer
HRCC’s PRICE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE IF: (1) NOT ACCEPTED WITHIN 30 DAYS, OR CONDITIONS ON JOB VARY FROM THOSE AT THE TIME OF HRCC’S ESTIMATE
Customer shall pay HRCC within thirty (30) days of the invoice date. If the Customer does not timely pay, interest shall accrue on the unpaid balance at the rate of 1.5% per month
2) IF THERE IS A CHANGE IN HRCC’S WORK (See, paragraphs 16-23 on the reverse side); AND/OR (3) IF THERE IS AN ALTERNATE NOTED IN HRCC’S PRICE ESTIMATE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A. Customers Duties and Responsibilities
HRCC is not responsible for any utilities, support structures, post tension cables or any other targets in any walls, slabs, pavements, pipes, or any structure including below,
above behind or near the area where HRCC perform/performed HRCC’s Work, irrespective of whether said item/area is cut, cored or damaged in any manner by HRCC's Work.
B. Changes to HRCC’s Work
Customer assumes all responsibility and will indemnify, defend and hold HRCC harmless for any claim(s), suit(s), and/or cost(s) brought or sought against HRCC for any reason
whatsoever, and Customer further agrees to waive any right to cap its liability pursuant to Christy Foltz v. Safety Mutual Cas. Corp. Customer also agrees to indemnify, defend and
hold HRCC harmless for any fine or fee from any governmental body or otherwise, that may result from HRCC’s Work.
Customer shall be solely responsible for all locating, design and avoidance engineering as well as any required hand digging prior to HRCC’s of mobilization.
For any opening created in any wall or flooring by HRCC, Customer is solely responsible to install and maintain any and all safety railings and/or coverings in all accordance with all
OSHA standards.
Customer assumes sole responsibility for the structural engineering for this project and hereby agrees to defend, indemnify and forever release and discharge HRCC from any
liability for structural issues arising out of HRCC's Work.
5.
Customer shall ensure that HRCC be provided full access to its work areas.6.
Any required breaking, removal, core catching, slurry control/disposal, protection, dumpsters, excavation, shoring, power washing and/or final clean up shall be performed by Customer
and HRCC assumes no responsibility for same.
7.
HRCC recommends that Customer scan all jobs before HRCC’s arrival on-site and be maintained by Customer. Customer assumes risk of all collateral damage when HRCC is8.
directed to perform work in an unscanned area. HRCC is not responsible for any pipes, conduits, ducts, support structures, cables or any other objects in wall slabs, floor slabs or
structures behind or below them and whether scanned or unscanned, HRCC will not cut in any unmarked areas.
HRCC shall not be responsible for any barricading and/or covering of HRCC’s Work after the completion of same. Any and all openings, holes, trenches, or other exposed work areas9.
HRCC harmless for any claim, suit or liability that may arise from said uncovered areas.
that remain/exist following the completing of HRCC’s Work shall be secured, filled, covered, barricaded or otherwise by Customer. And Customer shall indemnify, defend and hold
Breaking is safer than saw cutting but is not risk free. Customer accepts inherent breaking risk and will defend, indemnify and hold HRCC harmless for any claims, suits or damages10.
involves PVC or Plastic pipe.
brought or alleged resulting from same. HRCC will break carefully according to industry standard, but targets may be damaged, especially if already compromised by corrosion or if it
Customer shall provide power to HRCC’s work area and said power shall be a minimum of 110 volt with 20 amps for (2) circuits11.
Water shall be made available onsite or a local fill-up area provided by Customer.12.
Parking shall be provided for HRCC by Customer on site.13.
Customer shall provide all traffic, parking, or pedestrian control, including signs or personnel.14.
All utility location call-ins shall be made by Customer and HRCC is to be named on those call-ins. Customer shall be responsible for all locating, design and avoidance engineering, as15.
well as all hand digging prior to HRCC’s mobilization. HRCC requires a 72-hr. notice before it is required to mobilize.
Price based on an assumed rebar grade of #4 bar, 12” center, (2) mats top and bottom, or less. Any vertical rebar cutting encountered to be done on a T&M basis.1.
Any breaking due to targets in slab to be done on a T&M basis2.
Change in scheduling, scope or jobsite conditions after mobilization, including but not limited to, slab construction, slurry control, access, and safety will lead to additional charges by
HRCC.
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4.If HRCC’s work is delayed or impacted by Customer or other third parties at the project site, including but not limited to, any and all stand-by/show-up issues, Customer agrees to pay
HRCC on a T&M basis for said HRCC’s extra-costs/losses. This shall include any lay-out and/or markings that HRCC is required to either wait on Customer to complete or performitself.
5.Any testing or on-site specific training classes required by Customer shall be an additional cost on a T&M basis.
6.Any signed field ticket confirms Customer’s approval and acceptance of work detailed within same, and of the terms and conditions of this Purchase Order.
7.Any work performed by HRCC at the request of Customer or its agents that extends beyond the originally agreed to scope of HRCC Work, shall be paid for by Customer on a T&M
basis, whether a signed change order was provided by Customer or not. Allowing HRCC to perform said extra work shall serve to confirm Customer’s acceptance of same.
8.HRCC’s price is based on current HRCC insurance coverage limits. Additional coverage or licensing must be requested by Customer and will result in additional charges to Customer
for same. On OCIP and CCIP jobs, all insurance costs shall be included in HRCC’s pricing but there will be a $10 per week fee for all certified payroll, OCIP or CCIP forms.
C. Other Terms
1.Where applicable, the terms of any onsite Authorization to Proceed are specifically incorporated herein and made a part hereof by this reference but should any conflict exist between
same and this Purchase Order, the terms of this Purchase Order shall prevail.
2.HRCC Work to be done on Regular Time. Regular Time shall be considered eight (8) hr. workday, Monday through Friday between the times of 6:00 am to 4:30 pm.
3.HRCC will leave all cut concrete pieces and debris following cutting unless directed by Customer to load into on-site dumpster(s) provided by others.
4.HRCC will not perform work in a jobsite that is unsafe or does not comply with all OSHA Regulations.
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