Award of Public Improvement Construction Contract for Rustic Point Park Development ProjectCity of Dubuque
City Council
ACTION ITEMS # 3.
Copyrighted
September 15, 2025
ITEM TITLE: Award of Public Improvement Construction Contract for
Rustic Point Park Development Project
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution
to approve the Rustic Point Park Development Project and
award the Public Improvement Construction Contract for the
project in the amount of $212,130.10 to Eastern Iowa
Excavating and Concrete, LLC.
RESOLUTION Awarding The Public Improvement
Construction Contract For The Rustic Point Park
Development Project
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. MVM Memo
2. Staff Memo
3. Resolution
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Award of Public Improvement Construction Contract for Rustic Point Park
Development Project
DATE: September 9, 2025
Interim Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Fehsal is recommending City Council
adopt a resolution to approve the Rustic Point Park Development Project and award the
Public Improvement Construction Contract for the project in the amount of $212,130.10
to Eastern Iowa Excavating and Concrete, LLC.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Stephen Fehsal, Interim Parks and Recreation Director
Marie Ware, Acting Project and Facilities Manager
Jenny Larson, Chief Financial Officer
Laura Bendorf, Budget Manager
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Stephen J. Fehsal, Interim Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: September 9, 2025
RE: Award of Public Improvement Construction Contract for Rustic Point Park
Development Project
INTRODUCTION
This memorandum is to provide information to the City Council recommending the
award of the Public Improvement Construction Contract for the Rustic Point Park
Development Project.
BACKGROUND
WHKS prepared 100% plans and specifications for this project. The project was
released for bidding on August 19t", 2025.
DISCUSSION
The extent of the work involved is the furnishing of labor and new materials for the
Construction of Rustic Point Park and includes approximately 534 CY of excavation;
146 Tons of granular subbase; 35 LF of curb and gutter; 20 SY of 7" PCC pavement;
352 SY of 4" PCC Sidewalk, trees and plants; landscaping; 705 LF of filter socks; 605
CY of topsoil; park signs; and new park equipment.
BID RESULTS
The City received sealed bids on September 9th, 2025 for the Rustic Point Park
Development Project. Eastern Iowa Excavating and Concrete, LLC of Cascade, Iowa
submitted the low base bid in the amount of $212,130.10. WHKS recommends Eastern
Iowa Excavating and Concrete, LLC as the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder.
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Contractor Name
Base Bid
Eastern Iowa Excavating
and Concrete, LLC
$212,130.10
Valentine Construction
$236,715.00
Tschiggfrie Excavating Co.
$395,160.00
BUDGETIMPACT
The total current project budget available for construction costs is as follows:
Project Number 3043000076 $255,840.00
Rustic Point Park Development
Project Number 3043000002 $ 2,438.50
Tree Program
RECOMMENDATION
I respectfully request Mayor and City Council adopt the resolution to approve the Rustic
Point Park Development Project and award the Public Improvement Construction
Contract in the amount of $212,130.10 to Eastern Iowa Excavating and Concrete, LLC.
cc: Jenny Larson, Chief Financial Officer
Laura Bendorf, Budget Manager
Marie Ware, Acting Project and Facilities Manager
Attachment: Resolution
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Prepared bV Stephen J. Fehsal Interim Parks and Recreation Director, 2200 Bunker Hill Road Dubuque IA 52001
(563) 589-4263
Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, 50 W. 13'h St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 308-25
AWARDING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE RUSTIC
POINT PARK DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Whereas, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractors for the Rustic Point Park
Development Project, pursuant to Resolution No. 272-25 and Notice to Bidders on the 19th day of
August, 2025; and
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened and read on the 9th day of September, 2025,
and it has been determined that Eastern Iowa Excavating and Concrete LLC, of Cascade, Iowa,
with a bid in the amount of $212,130.10, 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 Eastern Iowa
Excavating and Concrete, LLC and the City Manager is hereby directed to execute a Public
Improvement Contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the Project.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 15th day of September 2025.
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Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk