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<br />REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br />Date: 2/23/2026 <br />Item No.: 10.c. <br />Department ApprovalCity Manager Approval <br />Item Description:Approve Proposal for Construction Materials Testing for the <br />Lexington Avenue Sidewalk Project (25-14) <br />1 <br />2 Background <br />3 The Lexington Sidewalk Project will construct an 8-foot-wide pathway on the east side of <br />4 Lexington Avenue from County Road B to Sherren Street connecting existing pathways and <br />5 filling the pathway gap. Additional work includes the installation of an ADA compliant curb <br />6 ramp and a modular block retaining wall. <br />7 <br />8 Materials testing services are required to help ensure quality materials and workmanship <br />9 for the project are in compliance with the schedule of material controls. As such, the City <br />10 requested quotes from geotechnical firms with experience in construction material testing. <br />11 Two quotes were received and are summarized below: <br />12 <br />13 <br />14 <br />15 AET’s proposal is included as Attachment 2. AET has done the testing on previous City <br />16 projects, and their work has been acceptable. <br />17 <br />18 Policy Objectives <br />19 It is City policy to keep City-owned infrastructure in good operating condition and to keep <br />20 systems operating in a safe condition. <br />21 <br />22 Equity Impact Summary <br />23 The overall project should benefit the City as a whole by completing a gap in the pedestrian <br />24 network along Lexington Avenue between County Road B and Sherren Street with no <br />25 negative impacts to historically disadvantaged communities. <br />26 <br />27 Budget Implications <br />28 Materials testing is budgeted within, and paid out of, the Street Fund. This project is <br />29 proposed to be completed by October 17, 2026. <br />30 <br />Page 1 of 2 <br />Qbhf!81!pg!2:7 <br /> <br />