City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ADVERTISEMENT AND SOLICITATION OF BIDS
FOR IFB NO. 4.26 - CITY OF MOUNT VERNON FIRE
STATION APRON REHABILITATION (STATIONS 2 & 3)
Whereas, by correspondence dated May 19, 2026, the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Public Works requested authorization for the Department of Public Works and the Purchasing Department to advertise and solicit bids for IFB No. 4.26 - City of Mount Vernon Fire Station Apron Rehabilitation (Stations 2 & 3) in accordance with applicable City procurement policies and federal procurement requirements, which shall collectively be known as the "Authorization to Advertise IFB No. 4.26 - City of Mount Vernon Fire Station Apron Rehabilitation (Stations 2 & 3)"; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works has identified significant structural deterioration at the concrete apparatus aprons located at Fire Station No. 2, located at 435 South Fulton Avenue, and Fire Station No. 3, located at 50 West 3rd Street; and
Whereas, the existing apparatus aprons have experienced extensive cracking, spalling, settlement, and surface degradation due to age, weather exposure, and repeated heavy loading from fire apparatus operations, thereby creating operational and safety concerns for emergency personnel and apparatus deployment; and
Whereas, the proposed Fire Station Apron Rehabilitation Project will address the deteriorated conditions through the demolition and reconstruction of reinforced concrete apparatus aprons and associated site improvements at both facilities; and
Whereas, the proposed scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following improvements:
* Reconstruction of approximately 241.6 cubic yards of reinforced concrete apparatus apron pavement across both fire station locations;
* Installation of approximately 164.4 cubic yards of compacted gravel base;
* Replacement and repair of damaged sidewalks and pedestrian ...
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