2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 4_Awarding Construction Contract Copyrighted
J une 7, 2021
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 6.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: 2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project4
SUM MARY: City Manager recommending award of the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp
Project 4 construction contract to the low bidder, Tschiggfrie Excavating
Co., in the amount of$159,452.10, which is 1.91% below the engineer's
estimate.
RESOLUTION Awarding the Public I mprovement Contract for the 2021
Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 4
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File;Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 4-MVM Memo City Manager Memo
Staff Memo Staff Memo
Resolution Resolutions
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FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: 2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 4
DATE: May 27, 2021
Sealed bids were received for the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 4. City Engineer
Gus Psihoyos recommends award of the construction contract to the low bidder,
Tschiggfrie Excavating Co., in the amount of$159,452.10, which is 1.91% below the
engineer's estimate.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
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Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
DATE: May 27, 2021
RE: 2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 4
INTRODUCTION
The attached resolution authorizes the award of the construction contract for the 2021
Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 4.
BACKGROUND
Since 1990, the City of Dubuque has installed pedestrian access ramps around the City
of Dubuque to conform with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). The pedestrian
access ramps allow people with mobility difficulties to access the City's sidewalk system.
The design standards for these ramps have evolved over time as more ramps have been
installed and standards have changed.
Since 2011, The City of Dubuque has followed the "Proposed Accessibility Guidelines for
Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way." These are updated standards to use for
facilities in the public right-of-way and addressed issues brought up since the original
ADA standards were developed. The lowa Department of Transportation has adopted the
PROWAG standards. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has also adopted the
standards and requires all cities that receive federal funding to follow these standards.
DISCUSSION
The 2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 4 will provide for the replacement of thirty-three
(33)access ramps and seven (7) storm water intakes in conjunction with the Public Works
Asphalt Overlay program at the following locations:
1. Jackson Street at E 12t" Street, two radius ramps.
2. Jackson Street at E 14t" Street, four radius ramps.
3. Jackson Street at E 15th Street, three radius ramps and two storm intakes.
4. Jackson Street at E 16�h Street, three double ramps.
5. Jackson Street at E 18th Street, four radius ramps and two storm intakes.
6. Jackson Street at E 19�h Street, four radius ramps and two storm intakes.
7. Jackson Street at E 20th Street, one single and three radius ramps.
8. Jackson Street at E 21St Street, two single, two double ramps and one storm
intake.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
The Public Works Department mail letters to property owners and the Engineering
Department have developed door hangers for residents notifying residents of the overlay
and ramp project.
BID RESULTS
The City received bids on May 13, 2021, for the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 4.
Tschiggfrie Excavating Co. of Dubuque, lowa, submitted the low bid in the amount of
$159,452.10. Which is 1.91% below the engineer's estimate. A summary of the bid
proposals received is as follows:
Contractor Bid Amount
Tschi frie Excavatin Compan $159,452.10
Eastern lowa Excavatin & Concrete, LLC $172,214.20
Midwest Concrete, Inc. $195,140.00
S&S Builders $226,495.75
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend awarding the contract for the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 4 to
Tschiggfrie Excavating Co. in the low bid amount of $159,452.10.
BUDGETIMPACT
The estimate of probable costs for the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 4 is as
follows:
Description Estimate Award
Construction $ 162,561.40 $159,452.10
Contingency 16,256.14 16,256.14
Engineering Design and Administration 17,881.75 17,881.75
Total Construction Cost $ 196,699.29 $193,589.99
The funding summary is as follows:
CIP Fund Description Fund Amount
3001227 Curb Ramp Program $ 193,589.99
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ACTION TO BE TAKEN
I recommend that the City Council adopt the attached resolution awarding the
construction contract for the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 4 to Tschiggfrie
Excavating Co. in the low bid amount of $159,452.10.
GNP/kb
cc: John Klostermann, Public Works Director
Jon Dienst, Civil Engineer II
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Prepared by Kerry Bradley City of Dubuque Engineering 50 W 13th St Dubuque, Iowa 52001 (563)589-4270
Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder City of Dubuque City Clerk 50 W 13th St Dubuque, Iowa 52001 (563)589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 178-21
AWARDING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT FOR THE 2021 ASPHALT
OVERLAY RAMP PROJECT 4
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Whereas, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractors for the 2021
Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project 4, (the Project) pursuant to Resolution No. 123-21 and
Notice to Bidders published on the City of Dubuque, Iowa website and plan room service
with statewide circulation on the 23rd day of April 2021.
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened and read on the 13th day of May
2021 and it has been determined that Tschiggfrie Excavating Co. of Dubuque, Iowa, with
a low bid in the amount of $159,452.10 is the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for
the Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That a Public Improvement Contract for the Project is hereby awarded to
Tschiggfrie Excavating, Co. and the City Manager is hereby directed to execute a Public
Improvement Contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the Project.
Passed, adopted, and approved this 7th day of June 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk