Wheat Ridge approves $305,942 concrete program for sidewalks, ramps and speed humps
The 2026 program covers work concentrated in Zone 3, generally in City Council District 1; the city has not released a construction schedule or explained how the contingency can be used.
Wheat Ridge City Council unanimously approved up to $305,942.18 July 27 for the city’s 2026 residential concrete program, including sidewalk repairs, five ADA ramps and six speed humps concentrated in Zone 3, generally in City Council District 1. The city’s public-meetings record lists the motion and authorization.
The award to LG Contractors includes a $278,129.25 base contract and $27,812.93 contingency. Public Works described the project as the city’s annual maintenance program and said organizing work by zone helps reduce mobilization costs.
The work identified at the meeting includes an ADA ramp at Kipling and 32nd; a deteriorated gutter and sidewalk section on southbound Kipling before the bridge and recreation center; and work on Nelson, 35th to 36th, 41st from Harland to Pierce, Quay from 28th to 41st, and Teller from 26th to 29th and from 29th to 32nd. The city did not identify subdivision or neighborhood names beyond the zone and district descriptions.
The program includes four additional ADA ramps and six traffic-calming speed humps. Staff said some newer humps could receive leading stripes and that additional striping could be considered in a future budget.
Public Works told the council that sidewalk work would be paid from 2J funds and neighborhood traffic-management work from capital-projects fund CIP line items. The city has not stated when construction will begin or end, provided a seasonal work window, or explained what would trigger use of the contingency or who would authorize it.
Councilor Quinn asked about a two-year warranty and inspections. Staff said the city was seeking a two-year warranty under its right-of-way permit and conducts inspections. Quinn also questioned whether the low bid could rely heavily on workers paid as 1099 contractors, raising cleanup, coverage and safety concerns. Staff said LG was the lowest responsive bidder and that the city reviews bid numbers, past work and references; the meeting record does not show a direct response to the specific 1099 or OSHA concerns before the vote.