Issue 130 – December 2022
RISK SOLUTIONS

Sidewalk Program Update
By Abraham Han, Management Analyst
The Authority’s sidewalk program consists of a master services agreement for sidewalk inspection and maintenance services negotiated with Precision Concrete Cutting. This master services agreement provides Authority members with favorable pricing for sidewalk inspection and repair services which can translate to significant cost savings compared to members seeking the services individually.
To date, 35 members have removed 96,964 trip hazards since the Authority established the sidewalk program in 2015. This averages to roughly 12,120 trip hazards removed across the membership annually. Over the same period, the Authority’s members have invested approximately $7.4 million into sidewalk inspection and maintenance efforts, lowering sidewalk-related risk exposures by reducing trip hazards. Members continue to be interested and participate in these efforts.
With the rising costs of services, the Authority anticipates a pricing increase in the master services agreement effective February 1, 2023. Members considering sidewalk inspection and maintenance services but want to utilize them at the current pricing are encouraged to immediately coordinate a timeline and strategy with their regional risk manager.
In addition to the current program, Authority staff is researching potential avenues to expand the sidewalk program effectively. As various elements are analyzed and determined to be viable, staff will present those ideas to the appropriate advisory committees for further review and discussion.
Any questions about the sidewalk program and its master services agreement can be directed to your regional risk manager or Management Analyst, Abraham Han.
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