The City of Galesburg Public Works Department issued a bid for sealcoating municipal park surfaces, requiring 6,873 gallons of bituminous material (CRS‑2P) and 206 tons of steel‑slag aggregate (CM‑16). Two contractors responded: Gunther Construction and Brandt Construction Co., submitting unit prices for each material category. The lowest combined bid totals approximately $63.9 K, while the highest is about $75.6 K. This solicitation reflects a straightforward municipal maintenance contract with limited competition and a clear unit‑price pricing structure.
• Scope: Apply sealcoat to park surfaces using specified bituminous and aggregate materials.
• Materials: 6,873 gal of CRS‑2P sealcoat; 206 ton of CM‑16 steel‑slag aggregate.
• Bidders: Gunther Construction (bid $4.65/gal, $155/ton) and Brandt Construction Co. (bid $4.55/gal, $215/ton).