Administration - Dan Schluender, City Engineer
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Accept Bid from New Look Contracting, Inc. in the Amount of $5,676,285.00 for the 89th Avenue and Davenport Street Area Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project No. 22-05
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Executive Summary
The City Council approved plans and specifications and ordered advertisement for bids for the 89th Avenue and Davenport Street Area Street Reconstructions project on April 18, 2022 with Resolution 22-059.
The project will reconstruct the following streets:
• Baltimore Street from 85th Avenue to 89th Avenue
• Davenport Street from 85th Avenue to 89th Avenue
• 89th Avenue from Central Avenue (Trunk Highway 65) to Davenport Street
• 87th Avenue from Central Avenue (Trunk Highway 65) to Hastings Street
• Eldorado Street from 85th Avenue to 87th Avenue
• Goodhue Street from 85th Avenue to 87th Avenue
• Goodhue Street from 87th Avenue to northerly dead end
In addition, the project consists of a mill and overlay of the following Streets:
• Jenkins Court from 85th Avenue to the cul de sac
• 86th Lane from Hastings Street to the cul de sac
Background
Bids were received electronically at 10:00 AM, May 26, 2022, for Project No. 22-05. A total of 4 bids were received ranging from $5,676,285.00 to $6,808,139.95. The 3 lowest bidders and Engineer’s estimate are as follows:
|
Engineer’s Estimate |
$5,819,700.00 |
|
New Look Contracting, Inc. |
$5,676,285.00 |
|
Northdale Construction Company, Inc. |
$6,251,150.48 |
|
Geislinger & Sons |
$6,725,431.89 |
Bids have been checked and tabulated, and it has been determined that New Look Contracting, Inc. of Rogers, Minnesota is the lowest bidder. The Engineering Department has worked with New Look Contracting, Inc. on previous contracts and recommends that the low bid be accepted, and a contract entered into with New Look Contracting, Inc.
City Council is also asked to approve a 10% contingency to bring the total project budget to $6,243,914.00. The funding sources for this project are the Pavement Management Fund, Public Utility Funds, and Special Assessments. 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, and Public Utility 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. 22-05, said bids were received on May 26, 2022, electronically opened and tabulated according to law, and the following 3 bids were received complying with the advertisement:
|
New Look Contracting, Inc. |
$5,676,285.00 |
|
Northdale Construction Company, Inc. |
$6,251,150.48 |
|
Geislinger & Sons |
$6,725,431.89 |
AND WHEREAS, New Look Contracting, Inc. of Rogers, 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 New Look Contracting, Inc. for the designated improvements in the amount of $5,676,285.00.
2. A 10% contingency is hereby approved to bring the total project budget to $6,243,914.00 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.