| CITY OF LORAIN BOARD OF CONTROL AGENDA FEBRUARY 11, 2026 at 11:15 a.m. |
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ROLL CALL
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MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION
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A request from the Engineering Department to award to the lowest and best bidder, Tri-Mor Corporation, the rehabilitation of Tower Blvd (SR58 to Oberlin Ave) in the City of Lorain PID 120287 in the amount of $3,272,729 plus a contingency in the amount of $327,272.90 for a certified contract amount of $3,600,001.90. Bids were also received from Terminal Ready Mix in the amount of $3,431,878; Karvo Companies in the amount of $3,770,181.60; Fabrizi Trucking & Paving Co., Inc. in the amount of $4,117,663.95; and Smith Paving & Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $3,417,164.15.
ODOT portion $2,829,941.20 / City portion $770,060.70. Account No. 4010.C401.6300.5601.
ODOT portion $2,829,941.20 / City portion $770,060.70. Account No. 4010.C401.6300.5601.
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A request from the Department of Public Property, Building Maintenance Division, on behalf of Lorain Police Department for purchase of carpet for the LPD OIC area from Rite Rug Cleveland for an amount not to exceed $13,642.00. Funding will be through account 1010.S400.6400.2200.
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The Lorain Police Department request approval for the renewal with Brite for the cloud for body cameras in the amount of $70,732.00. To be paid out of Levy Contractual Account.
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The Lorain Police Department request approval to purchase awards from Lucky Stone in the amount of $7,314.00. To be paid out of Levy Community Service account.
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A request from the Lorain Utilities Department to enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder, Speer Brothers, for the replacement of water infrastructure within the city of Lorain's water distribution system not to exceed $200,000.00. The current transmission main valve located near the Fulton Tower is near critical failure and requires immediate replacement. City Council passed Ordinance ___-___ on 2/9/26. Funding GL Account 6020.P602.6190.6300.1500 – Contractual Services.
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An emergency request from the Lorain Utilities Water Purification Department for a purchase order in the amount of $80,000.00 with Generator Systems for the purchase and installation of a Generac outdoor emergency backup generator with sound insulation, poured concrete pad, and the installation of a TX series automatic transfer switch replacement for Red Hill Booster Pump Station. This proposal also includes a complimentary temporary standby generator while waiting for the permanent replacement installation. A rental from Sunbelt Rentals is currently installed to provide a backup power supply to prevent depressurization of the Red Hill Pressure District in the event of a power outage. Funding GL Accounts 6020.P602.6440.6700.1500 – Facility Improvement, 6020.P602.6440.6400.1900 Maintenance of Equipment, and 6020.P602.6440.6300.1500 Contractual Services.
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The Department of Building, Housing and Planning (BHP) requests an amendment to BOC Item E approved on December 17, 2025.
At that meeting, the Board of Control approved BHP's request to enter into a contract with Designing Local Ltd. in the amount of $45,000 for professional services to update the City of Lorain's Historic Preservation Guidelines. At the time of approval, the funding source had not yet been determined.
At that meeting, the Board of Control approved BHP's request to enter into a contract with Designing Local Ltd. in the amount of $45,000 for professional services to update the City of Lorain's Historic Preservation Guidelines. At the time of approval, the funding source had not yet been determined.
Since then, the Auditor's Office has identified the appropriate funding source. The contract will be paid from account number 1010.S900.6300.1500.
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ADJOURNMENT