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Contract Approvals: The general idea for approving contracts is that the council acknowledges that proper procurement procedures were followed pursuant to the city code. A copy of the procedures are linked at the bottom of this agenda.

15-7872 R97 Authorization for Contract with Construction Masters Services, LLC. in the amount of $2,158,813.45 to secure a Contractor to construct the intersection improvements at the intersections of 7th Street & Hamilton Street and 7th Street and Linden Street. Work will include removal and disposal of pavement, sidewalk and/or concrete curb, located within the City limits, along with incidental work as may be authorized and required by the Contract Administrator. The improvements will be constructed primarily in commercial areas and in conjunction with the City Center Plaza redevelopment. One (1) bid was received. The contract shall commence upon full execution and shall cease on October 31, 2026. This contract can be extended for up to an additional twelve (12) months beyond the contract expiration period.

Legislation Text R97 - Construction Masters Services, LLC.

15-7881 R98 Authorization for a change order in the amount of $4,180.00 with Philips & Donovan Architects, LLC to provide preliminary detailed consulting and engineering services for the preliminary design and cost estimates for the City of Allentown regarding the construction of a new Parks Operation facility located in the upper lot of our current Parks Maintenance facility located at 2050 Park Drive, Allentown 18103. The original contract was for $24,480.00, the addition would bring the contract to a new total of $28,660.00.

Legislation Text R98 - Philips & Donovan

15-7880 R99 Authorization for Contract increase to the estimate yearly sum increase from $25,200.00 per contract year to $45,000.00 per contract year, that was previously Bid and Awarded under City Policies, with Biros Utilities, Inc. to provide rental and services of portable toilets on a monthly/as needed basis with cleaning/sanitizing and winterizing services.

Legislation Text R99 - Biros

15-7873 R100 Authorization for a change order in the amount of $207,078.80 with Construction Masters Services to secure a Contractor to construct/reconstruct ADA Ramps in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act and remove and dispose of sidewalk and/or concrete curb, located within the City limits, along with incidental work as may be authorized and required by the Contract Administrator. The original contract was for $1,112,920.00, the addition would bring the contract to a new total of $1,319,998.80.

Legislation Text R100 - Contract Increase Construction Masters Services

15-7882 R101 Authorization of Cooperative Contract(s) in an amount greater than $40,000.00 to provide the City with various goods/services, for Condition One Commercial Roofing LLC.

Legislation Text R101 - Cooperative

15-7879 R102 Authorization for a change order in the amount of $243,300.00 with Maher Duessel to perform financial and compliance audits for the City. The original contract was for $255,400.00, the addition would bring the contract to a new total of $498,700.00.

Legislation Text R102 - Maher Duessel

Minutes of Previous Meeting

15-7893 June 18, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes

Legislation Text June 18, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes.pdf

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