ADMINISTRATION - Jon Haukaas, Director of Public Works
Title
REJECT BID FOR WATER METER RADIO REPLACEMENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 16-16
Background
Bids were received at 10:00 a.m., March 20, 2018, for Project No. 16-16. Three bids were received with a bid price range of $40,145.85 - $738,063.99. The bids received are as follows:
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Vanguard Utility Service, Inc. |
$40,145.85 |
|
Keystone Exteriors, LLC |
$699,249.75 |
|
Utiliuse |
$738,063.99 |
After reviewing the bids and talking with contractors, it became apparent that there was a mis-understanding with the bidding documents. To provide for a fairer bidding process, an addendum will be issued to provide clarification of the bidding documents and I recommend that the bid be rejected, the bid bonds returned to the bidders, and the project be re-bid.
Recommendation
By motion, approve the resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, pursuant to advertisement for bids for Improvement Project No. 16-16, said bids were received on March 20, 2018, opened and tabulated according to law, and the following bids were received complying with the advertisement:
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Vanguard Utility Service, Inc. |
$40,145.85 |
|
Keystone Exteriors, LLC |
$699,249.75 |
|
Utiliuse |
$738,063.99 |
AND WHEREAS, the bids are irregular and unbalanced and are not competitive.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Blaine as follows:
1. The three bids are hereby rejected, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to return forthwith the bid bond submitted by the bidder.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 5th day April, 2018.