Administration - Dan Schluender, City Engineer
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Accept Bid from Traffic Marking Service, Inc. in the Amount of $67,450.00 for the 2022 Pavement Markings, Improvement Project No. 22-03
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Executive Summary
This is an annual project that the city contracts for to keep the pavement markings in a highly visible condition to meet the current reflectivity standards.
Background
Bids were received electronically at 10:00 AM, March 29, 2022, for Project No. 22-03. A total of 3 bids were received ranging from $67,450.00 to $99,792.19. The 3 lowest bidders and Engineer’s estimate are as follows:
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Engineer’s Estimate |
$71,200.00 |
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Traffic Marking Service, Inc. |
$67,450.00 |
|
Sir Lines-A-Lot |
$84,889.52 |
|
Warning Lites |
$99,792.19 |
Bids have been checked and tabulated, and it has been determined that Traffic Marking Service, Inc. of Maple Lake, Minnesota is the lowest bidder. The Engineering Department has worked with Traffic Marking Service, Inc. on previous contracts and recommends that the low bid be accepted and a contract entered into with Traffic Marking Service, Inc.
City Council is also asked to approve a 5% contingency to bring the total project budget to $70,822.50. The funding source for this project is the General Fund and there are sufficient funds budgeted to cover these costs.
Strategic Plan Relationship
The annual pavement markings project is part of the city’s strategic goal of a well maintained infrastructure.
Board/Commission Review
N/A
Financial Impact
This is part of the general fund budget for street maintenance and there are sufficient funds to cover the costs.
Public Outreach/Input
N/A
Staff Recommendation
By motion, adopt the resolution.
Attachments
2022 Handwork
Body
WHEREAS, pursuant to advertisement for bids for Improvement Project No. 22-03, said bids were received on March 29, 2022, electronically opened and tabulated according to law, and the following 3 bids were received complying with the advertisement:
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Traffic Marking Service, Inc. |
$67,450.00 |
|
Sir Lines-A-Lot |
$84,889.52 |
|
Warning Lites |
$99,792.19 |
AND WHEREAS, Traffic Marking Service, Inc. of Maple Lake, 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 Traffic Marking Service, Inc. for the designated improvements in the amount of $67,450.00.
2. A 5% contingency is hereby approved to bring the total project budget to $70,822.50 and the Director of Public Works 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 18th day of April, 2022.