Administration - Dan Schluender, City Engineer
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Accept Bid from Park Construction Company in the Amount of $3,929,526.57 for the 2022 Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project No. 22-04
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Executive Summary
The City Council approved plans and specifications and ordered advertisement for bids for the 2022 Street Reconstructions project on April 18, 2022 with Resolution 22-058.
The project will reconstruct the following streets:
Project Area 1: (123rd Ave./ Buchanan Area)
- 123rd Avenue from Buchanan Street to Ulysses Street
- 124th Court from West cul-de-sac to Buchanan Street
- 124th Court from West cul-de-sac to Pierce Street
- 124th Lane from Pierce Street to Buchanan Street
- Pierce Street from 123rd Avenue to 124th Lane
- Pierce Court from Pierce Street to east cul-de-sac
- Buchanan Street from Paul Parkway to 124th Lane
Project Area 2: (127th Ave./ Buchanan Area)
- 126th Avenue from Polk Street to Taylor Street
- 126th Lane from Taylor Street to Buchanan Street
- 127th Avenue from Taylor Street to Buchanan Street
- 127th Lane from Taylor Street to Central Avenue
- Polk Street from 125th Avenue to 126th Avenue
- Taylor Street from 126th Avenue to 129th Avenue
- Buchanan Street from 126th Avenue to 127th Lane
Project Area 3: (129th Ave.)
- 129th Avenue from 180’ West of Isanti Street to Radisson Road
Background
Bids were received electronically at 10:00 AM, May 17, 2022, for Project No. 22-04. A total of 6 bids were received ranging from $3,929,526.57 to $4,674,123.70. The 3 lowest bidders and Engineer’s estimate are as follows:
|
Engineer’s Estimate |
$4,042,583.00 |
|
Park Construction Company |
$3,929,526.57 |
|
Dresel Contracting Inc. |
$4,045,486.67 |
|
New Look Contracting, Inc. |
$4,085,894.00 |
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 $4,322,479.00. The funding sources for this project are the Pavement Management Fund, Public Utility Funds, Municipal State Aid System Fund 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 will be funded by a combination of assessments, bond proceeds placed in the City Pavement Management Program fund, Public Utility funds, and Municipal State Aid System funds. There are sufficient funds to cover these costs.
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
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WHEREAS, pursuant to advertisement for bids for Improvement Project No. 22-04, said bids were received on May 17, 2022, electronically opened and tabulated according to law, and the following 3 bids were received complying with the advertisement:
|
Park Construction Company |
$3,929,526.57 |
|
Dresel Contracting Inc. |
$4,045,486.67 |
|
New Look Contracting, Inc. |
$4,085,894.00 |
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 $3,929,526.57.
2. A 10% contingency is hereby approved to bring the total project budget to $4,322,479.00 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 6th day of June, 2022.