Administration and Public Works Committee Meeting 7-27-2026

The City of Evanston's Administration and Public Works Committee convened on July 27, 2026, to discuss several procurement and budget-related items. Key procurement actions included approval of a single-source contract for the replacement of 72 boiler tubes at the municipal service center, awarding a contract to Capital Cement Company, Inc. for 2026 sidewalk improvements funded by CDBG, and renewing software licensing and support agreements with MCCI LLC for document management, CDW for Cisco Smart Net support, and VMware. The committee also approved a partnership agreement with Kaboom Inc. for playground renovation at Clyde Brammo Park, involving a public-private partnership with construction work managed by Kaboom and site preparation by city staff. Additionally, the committee addressed the transfer and reallocation of ARPA funds to support the YMCA men's residence renovation project and affordable housing initiatives, ensuring compliance with federal spending deadlines. All motions related to procurement and budget allocations were passed with unanimous or near-unanimous votes, with some members abstaining on software renewals.