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Asphalt Paving Proj - FY 2002CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA MEMORANDUM May 30, 2001 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager 2001 Asphalt Paving Project (FY2002 Public Works Director Mike Koch recommends initiation of the bidding process for the 2001 Asphalt Paving Project (FY2002), and further recommends that a public hearing be set for July 16, 2001. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. MiChael C. Van Milligen MCVM/jh Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager Michael A. Koch, Public Works Director TO: FROM: SUBJECT: CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA MEMORANDUM May 25, 2001 Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager Director Michael A. Koch, Public Works 2001 Asphalt Paving Project (FY2002) INTRODUCTION The enclosed resolutions authorize for the public bidding procedure for the 2001 Asphalt Paving Project (FY2002). DISCUSSION The project will include miscellaneous street improvements, asphalt resurfacing projects, street maintenance, parking lot maintenance, and realignment of Kaufmann Avenue, which are contained in the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program. Through the negotiations of the lot at the corner of North Grandview and Kaufmann, additional right-of-way was acquired to reduce the sharp curve in Kaufmann Avenue. An alternate bid item for the installation of fiber optic conduit along Kaufmann Avenue has been added, This connection for now will be made from the intersection of 22nd and White Street to the quarry entrance on Kaufmann Avenue. The conduit would be used to connect Bunker Hill to the City Hall phone and computer network system. A portion of the conduit could be leased to other utility companies, or ICN Cable for use at local schools, Dubuque Community School Administration Building and Keystone Area Education Building. None of the projects are assessable. Individual projects included are as follows: A. New Construction Project 1. Kaufmann Avenue Realignment B. Asphalt Resurfacin,q Projects 1. Elm Street - 12th to 22"d and 24th to 26~h 2. Kaufmann Avenue - 22nd to the Quarry 3. 22nd Street- Kniest to Kaufmann Miscellaneous Projects 1. 5th Street Parking Lot 2. Veteran's Memorial Parking Lot 3. Airport FOB Parking Lot 4. Eagle Point Park Entrance Road The schedule for the project will be as follows: Advertisement for Bids Notice of Public Hearing Receipt of Bids Public Hearing Award of Contract Completion June 22, 2001 June 29, 2001 July 5, 2001 July 16, 2001 July 16, 2001 October 30, 2001 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council establish the date for the public hearing, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for proposals. BUDGET IMPACT The estimate for this project is as follows: Construction Contract Contingency Engineering Total Project Cost $1,620,840.49 162,084.05 89,146.23 $1,872,070.77 The project will be funded as follows: Fiber Optic Conduit Fifth Street Parking Lot Veteran's Memorial Parking Lot Airport FOB Parking Lot Watermain Replacement Sanitary Sewer Repair Storm Sewer Repair Remainder of Streets Parking Construction Fund Sales Tax Fund Sales Tax Fund General Fund Sanitary Sewer Fund Storm Sewer Fund Sales Tax Fund/Road Use Tax Fund $ 97,020.00 34,127.94 78,736.93 23,059.29 44,980.32 90,907.16 130,977.00 1,372,262.13 Total Project Funding $1,872,070.77 The Fiscal Year 2002 appropriation for the annual Street Program is $2,515,000 entirely funded by the One Percent Local Option Sales Tax Funds. The 2001 Asphalt Paving Project, as outlined, will require $1,372,262.13 of the appropriation, plus an additional $97,020.00 for the fiber optic conduit. The remaining balance is to be used for the Wartburg and White Street Reconstruction. ACTION TO BE TAKEN The City Council is requested to establish the date of the public hearing and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for proposals though adoption of the enclosed resolutions. MAK/vjd Prepared by Michael Felderman, Civil Engineer CC: Bob Green, Water Department Manager Bob Boleyn, Airport Operations and Maintenance Supervisor Cindy Steinhauser, Parking Division Supervisor Prepared by: Michael A. Koch, Public Works Director Address: 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001-4864 RESOLUTION NO. 252-01 PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: That the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 2001 Asphalt Paving Project (FY2002), in the estimated amount of $1,872,070.77, are hereby approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection. Passed, adopted and approved this 4th day of Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk June ,2001. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Prepared by: Michael A. Koch, Public Works Director Address: 50 W. 13th SLreet, Dubuque, IA 52001-4864 RESOLUTION NO. 253-01 FIXING DATE OF HEARING ON PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa has given its preliminary approval on the proposed plans, specifications, and form of contract and placed same on file in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection of the 2001 Asphalt Paving Project (FY2002). NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: That on the 16~ day of July, 2001, a public hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Public Library Auditorium at which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the proposed plans and specifications, form of contract and cost of said improvement, and the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause a notice of time and place of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be not less than four days nor more than forty-five days prior to the day fixed for its consideration. At the hearing, any interested person may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, contract, or estimated cost of the improvement. Passed, adopted and approved this 4th day of June ,2001. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk Prepared by: Michael A. Koch, Public Works Director Address: 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001-4864 RESOLUTION NO. 254-01 ORDERING BIDS NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: That the 2001 Asphalt Paving Project (FY2002) is hereby ordered to be advertised for bids for construction. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amount of the security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount which shall conform to the provisions of the notice to b~idders hereby approved as a part of the plans and specifications heretofore adopted. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the construction of the improvements herein provided, to be published in a newspaper having general cimulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall not be less than four days nor more than forty-five days prior to the receipt of said bids at 2:00 p.m. on the 5'" day of July, 2001. Bids shall be opened and read by the City Clerk at said time and will be Submitted to the Council for final action at 6:30 p.m. on the 16th day of July, 2001. Passed, adopted and approved this 4th dayof June ,2001. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk NOTICE OF HEARING ON PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Notice of public hearing on proposed plans and specifications, proposed form of contract and estimate of cost for the 2001 Asphalt Paving Project (FY2002). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: The City Council of Dubuque, Iowa will hold a public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the 2001 Asphalt Paving Project (FY2002), in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 384, City Code of Iowa, at 6:30 p.m. on the 16th day of July, 2001 in the Public Library Auditorium in Dubuque, Iowa. Said proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost are now on file in the office of the City Clerk. At said hearing any interested person may appear and file objections thereto or to the cost of the improvements. Any visual or hearing-impaired persons needing special assistance or persons with special accessibility needs should contact the City Clerk's office at (319) 589-4120 or TDD at (319) 589-4193 in the Human Rights Department at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Published by order of the City Council given on the 2001. day of Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk NOTICE TO BIDDERS OF THE RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2001 ASPHALT PAVING PROJECT (FY2002) Sealed proposals will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, at the Office of City Clerk in City Hall no later than 2:00 o'clock p.m. on the 5TM day of July, 2001, for the construction of the 2001 Asphalt Paving Project (FY2002). Copies of the plans and specifications may be obtained in the City Engineer's Office at City Hall. Payment to the contractor will be made from funds as may be legally used for such purposes. All work herein provided for shall be commenced within ten (10) days after the notice to proceed has been issued, and shall be fully completed on the 30th day of OctOber, 2001. All bids must be submitted on the Bid Form bound in the specifications. Each bid shall be accompanied by a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety; or a cashier's or certified check payable to the City Treasurer, City of Dubuque, drawn on a bank in Iowa or a bank chartered under the laws of the United States, in the amount often percent (10%) of the bids submitted as security that the bidder will enter into a contract for doing the work and will give bond with proper securities for the faithful performance of the contract in the form attached to the specifications. Said bond shall also guarantee the material and the maintenance of the improvement(s) constructed for a minimum pedod of two (2) years from and after its completion and acceptance by the City Council The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. Said bond is to be issued by a responsible surety company approved and acceptable to the City Council, and shall guarantee the faithful performance of the contract and terms and conditions therein contained, and shall guarantee the prompt payment of all materials and labor and protect and save harmless the City of Dubuque, Iowa, from claims and damages of any kind caused by the operations of the Contractor. Said bond shall also guarantee the material and the maintenance of the improvement(s) constructed for a minimum period of two (2) years from and after its completion and acceptance by the City Council No bid submitted by any Contractor which contains a condition or qualification shall be recognized or accepted by the City Council and any letter or communication accompanying the bid which contains a condition or qualification upon the bid which has the effect of qualifying or modifying any provision of the specifications in any manner will be construed as a non-qualifying bid and will be rejected by the City Council as not responsive. All proposals must be made on blanks furnished by the City Engineer and each bidder will be required to state his prices for doing all the items in each section on which he makes a bid and for all things necessary to make a complete job. The Bidder's attention is directed to the City of Dubuque's Affirmative Action Program which is included in the Contract Specifications and the provisions thereof and hereby made a part of the Contract Documents by reference and incorporated therein. The Contractor, when requested by the City of Dubuque, will furnish a statement of his financial and practical qualifications as provided for in the General Requirements of the Specifications. By virtue of statutory authority, a preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the State of Iowa and to Iowa domestic labor. The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any technicalities and irregularities. All bids will be publicly opened and read by the City Clerk at 2:00 o'clock p.m. on the 5th day of July, 2001, and will be submitted to the Council for final action at a meeting to be held in the Public Library Auditorium at said City at 6:30 p.m. on the 16th day of July, 2001. A contract will be awarded at that time or such subsequent time as the City Council may determine. Published by order of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa and dated this __ day of ,2001. Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES Work herein provided for shall be commenced within ten (10) days after notice to proceed has been issued and shall be fully completed by October 30, 2001. For each calendar day that any work shall remain uncompleted beyond the completion schedule, $250.00 per calendar day will be assessed, not as a penalty but as predetermined and agreed liquidated damages. The Contractor will be separately invoiced for this amount, and final payment will be withheld until payment has been made of this invoice. The assessment of liquidated damages shall not constitute a waiver of the City's right to collect any additional damages which the City may sustain by failure of the Contractor to carry out the terms of his contract. An extension of the contract pedod may be granted by the City for any of the following reasoris; 1. Additional work resulting from a modification of the plans. 2. Delays caused by the City. Other reasons beyond the control of the Contractor, which in the City's opinion, would justify such extension.