City of Blaine Anoka County, Minnesota - File #: RES 23-46

• File #: RES 23-46
• Version: 1
• Name: Accept Bid 2023 SW Area Street Reconstruction, I/P 23-07
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/20/2023
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 3/20/2023
• Final action: 3/20/2023
• Title: Accept Bid from Park Construction Company in the Amount of $3,253,747.30 for the 2023 Southwest Area Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project No. 23-07
• Sponsors: Dan Schluender

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/20/2023	1	City Council

Administration - Dan Schluender, City Engineer

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Accept Bid from Park Construction Company in the Amount of $3,253,747.30 for the 2023 Southwest Area Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project No. 23-07

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Executive Summary

The City Council approved plans and specifications and ordered advertisement for bids for the 2023 Southwest Area Street Reconstructions project on February 6, 2023 with Resolution 23-15.

The project will reconstruct the following streets:

•                     90^th Avenue from Polk Street to cul-de-sac

•                     90^th Lane from Polk Street to Fillmore Street

•                     91^st Avenue from Polk Street to Pierce Street

•                     Taylor Street from 90^th Lane to 91^st Avenue

•                     Fillmore Street from 90^th lane to 91^st Avenue

•                     Pierce Street from 89^th Avenue to 91^st Avenue

•                     3^rd Street from 90^th Avenue to 90^th Lane

•                     6^th Street from 90^th Avenue to 90^th Lane

•                     90^th Avenue from 3^rd Street to 6^th Street

•                     90^th Lane from University Avenue to 7^th Street

•                     92^nd Avenue from University Avenue to 3^rd Street

•                     92^nd Lane from University Avenue to 3^rd Street

•                     3^rd Street from cul-de-sac to 92^nd Lane

Background

Bids were received electronically at 10:00 AM, March 14, 2023, for Project No. 23-07.  A total of 9 bids were received ranging from $3,253,747.30 to $3,951,731.50.  The 3 lowest bidders and Engineer’s estimate are as follows:

Engineer’s Estimate	$3,800,000.00
Park Construction Company	$3,253,747.30
Douglas-Kerr Underground, LLC	$3,284,181.80
T. A. Schifsky & Sons, Inc.	$3,397,237.59

Bids have been checked and tabulated, and it has been determined that Park Construction Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota is the lowest bidder.  The Engineering Department has worked with Park Construction Company on previous contracts and recommends that the low bid be accepted, and a contract entered into with Park Construction Company.

City Council is also asked to approve a 10% contingency to bring the total project budget to $3,579,122.03.  The funding sources for this project are the Pavement Management Fund, Public Utility Funds, and Special Assessments and there are sufficient funds budgeted to cover these costs.

Strategic Plan Relationship

This project aligns with the City’s strategic plan goal of well-maintained infrastructure by providing high-quality street surfaces.

Board/Commission Review

N/A

Financial Impact

The project is identified in the City Council adopted 2023-2027 Transportation Capital Improvement Program and has a 2023 appropriated budget of $4,847,850.  The project will initially be funded from the proceeds of bonds to be issued in 2023.  The bonds will be paid through a combination of annual tax levies and special assessments to be levied against the benefitting properties.

Public Outreach/Input

The project is being conducted pursuant to MN Statutes, Chapter 429 and is complaint with all public notification requirements thereof.

Staff Recommendation

By motion, adopt the resolution.

Attachments

Project location map

Body

WHEREAS, pursuant to advertisement for bids for Improvement Project No. 23-07, said bids were received on March 14, 2023, electronically opened, and tabulated according to law, and the following 3 bids were received complying with the advertisement:

Park Construction Company	$3,253,747.30
Douglas-Kerr Underground, LLC	$3,284,181.80
T. A. Schifsky & Sons, Inc.	$3,397,237.59

AND WHEREAS, Park Construction Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota is the lowest responsible bidder.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Blaine as follows:

1.                     The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with Park Construction Company for the designated improvements in the amount of $3,253,747.30.

2.                     A 10% contingency is hereby approved to bring the total project budget to $3,579,120.00 and the City Manager or their designee is hereby authorized to sign all change orders up to the authorized project budget amount.

3.                     The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to return forthwith to all bidders the bid bonds submitted with their bids, except the two lowest bidders.  When a contract is duly executed, the bid bond of the remaining unsuccessful bidder will be returned.  The bid bond of the successful bidder will be retained until the performance and payment bonds have been executed and approved, after which the bid bond will be returned.

PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 20th day of March 20, 2023.