2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Program Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project - Bid Package 1: Award Public Improvement ContractCopyrighted
March 16, 2026
City of Dubuque ACTION ITEMS # 3.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Program Sidewalk Curb
Ramp Project - Bid Package 1: Award Public Improvement
Contract
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending City Council adoption a
resolution awarding the Public Improvement Construction
Contract for the 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Program,
Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project - Bid Package 1 to Valentine
Construction Co LLC in the amount of $273,516.85 which is
21.42% below the estimate of probably cost.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract For
The 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Program, Sidewalk
Curb Ramp Project - Bid Package 1
SUGGUESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. MVM Memo 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Program Sidewalk Curb Ramp
Project Bid Package 1 Award PIC
2. 2026 PW Overlay Curb Ramp Bid Package 1 - Award Staff MEMO
3. 2026 PW Overlay Curb Ramp Bid Package 1 - Award Council RESOLUTION
4. 2026 PW Curb Ramps Project 1 - Bid Tab
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THE CITY OF
DUBE
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Program
Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project - Bid Package 1
Award Public Improvement Contract
Project No. 5421000002
DATE: March 12, 2026
Dubuque
AI WIN av
2007-2012.2013
2017*2019
Assistant City Engineer Robert Schiesl is recommending City Council adoption a
resolution awarding the Public Improvement Construction Contract for the 2026 Public
Works Asphalt Overlay Program, Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project - Bid Package 1 to
Valentine Construction Co LLC in the amount of $273,516.85 which is 21.42% below
the estimate of probably cost.
The 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Program, Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project - Bid
Package 1 will provide for the replacement of 34 access curb ramps, adjacent street
pavement work, curb and gutter replacement, sidewalks, 8 storm sewer intakes and
landscape restoration work. in coordination with the Public Works Asphalt Overlay
program at the following locations:
• Marywood Dr. from Rosewood Dr. to Crissy Dr. - 12 Ramps
• Glenview Cir. From Crissy Dr. to Crissy Dr. - 4 Ramps
• Kaufmann Ave. from John F. Kennedy Rd. to Martin Dr. - 10 Ramps
• Theda Dr. from Gordon Dr. to Martin Dr. - 8 Ramps
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
v
Mic ael C. Van Milligen
MCVM:sv
Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
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Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Robert Schiesl, Assistant City Engineer
Jenny Larson, Chief Financial Officer
Arielle Swift, Public Works Director
Nathan Steffen, Civil Engineer
Brian Wulfekuhle, Public Works
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THE CITY OF
DUB E-E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Robert Schiesl, Assistant City Engineer
SUBJECT: 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Program
Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project - Bid Package 1
Award Public Improvement Contract
Project No. 5421000002
DATE: March 12, 2026
INTRODUCTION
Dubuque
All -America City
2007-2012.2013
2017*2019
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the City Council with information related
to the recommendation for awarding the Public Improvement Construction Contract for
the 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Program, Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project - Bid
Package 1.
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 challenges 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 follows the Proposed Accessibility Guidelines for
Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right -of -Way (PROWAG) standard. These are the
most current standards to use for facilities in public right-of-way and addressed issues
brought up since the original ADA standards were developed. Both the Iowa
Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) and the Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA) adopted PROWAG and require all cities that receive federal or state funding to
follow these standards.
DISCUSSION
The 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Program, Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project - Bid
Package 1 will provide for the replacement of 34 access curb ramps, adjacent street
pavement work, curb and gutter replacement, sidewalks, 8 storm sewer intakes and
landscape restoration work. This project is in coordination with the Public Works Asphalt
Overlay program at the following locations:
• Marywood Dr. from Rosewood Dr. to Crissy Dr. - 12 Ramps
• Glenview Cir. From Crissy Dr. to Crissy Dr. - 4 Ramps
• Kaufmann Ave. from John F. Kennedy Rd. to Martin Dr. - 10 Ramps
• Theda Dr. from Gordon Dr. to Martin Dr. - 8 Ramps
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BID RESULTS
The City received sealed bids on March 12, 2026, for the 2026 Public Works Asphalt
Overlay Program, Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project - Bid Package 1. Valentine Construction
Co LLC submitted the low bid in the amount of $273,516.85 which is 21.42% below the
estimate of probable cost. A summary of the bid proposals received is as follows:
Contractor Name
Bid Amount
Valentine Construction Co LLC
$273,516.85
Dietz Enterprises LLC
$315,964.95
Midwest Concrete LLC
$355,357.30
Tschiggfrie Excavating Co
$440,252.20
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the public improvement contract for the 2026 Public Works Asphalt
Overlay Program, Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project - Bid Package 1, be awarded to
Valentine Construction Co LLC of Dubuque, IA in the amount of $273,516.85.
BUDGETIMPACT
The estimate of probable cost for the 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Program,
Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project - Bid Package 1 is summarized in the following table:
PROJECT COSTS
ESTIMATE
AWARD
Construction Contract
$ 372,000.00
$ 273,516.85
Contingency
37,200.00
37,200.00
Engineering Design and Administration
30,000.00
30,000.00
Total Project Cost
$ 439,200.00
$ 340,716.85
The proposed funding for the project is summarized in the following table:
Project Number
Fund Description
Fund
Amount
5421000002
PW Curb Ramp Program
$ 340,716.85
Total Construction Project Funding
$ 340,716.85
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
I respectfully request that the City Council award the Public Improvement Construction
Contract for the 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Program, Sidewalk Curb Ramp
Project - Bid Package 1 to Valentine Construction Co LLC in the amount of $273,516.85
through adoption of the attached resolution.
Prepared by Robert Schiesl, Assistant City Engineer
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cc: Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Arielle Swift, Public Works Director
Brian Wulfekuhle, Public Works
Jenny Larson, Chief Financial Officer
Nathan Steffen, Civil Engineer
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Prepared by Robert Schiesl Assistant City Engineer City of Dubuque 50 W. 13th St. Dubuque IA 52001 (563)589-4270
Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder City Clerk City of Dubuque, 50 W. 13th St, Dubuque, IA 52001 (563)589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 93-26
AWARDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT FOR THE 2026 PUBLIC WORKS
ASPHALT OVERLAY PROGRAM, SIDEWALK CURB RAMP PROJECT - BID
PACKAGE 1
WHEREAS, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractors for the 2026
Public Works Asphalt Overlay Program, Sidewalk Curb Ramp Project - Bid Package 1,
(the Project) pursuant to Resolution No. 45-26 and Notice to Bidders published on the
City of Dubuque, Iowa website and plan room service with statewide circulation on the
20t' day of February 2026; and
WHEREAS, said sealed bid proposals were opened and read on the 1211 day of
March 2026 and it has been determined that Valentine Construction Co LLC of Dubuque,
Iowa, in the bid amount of $273,516.85, is the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for
the Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
SECTION 1. That a Public Improvement Contract for the Project is hereby awarded
to Valentine Construction Co 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 16th
Attest:
Adrienne Breitfelder, CMC City Clerk
day of March 2026.
David T. Resnick, Mayor Pro Tem
THE CTFY OF
DUB E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Bid Tabulation
Project Title:
2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Program - Sidewalk Curb Ramp
Bid Date
Engineer's Estimate
Valentine Construction Co LLC
Dietz Enterprises LLC
Midwest Concrete LLC
Tschiggfrie Excavating Co.
Project - Bid Package 1
1 9
12-Mar-26
NOLIN.
REFERENCE NUMBER
QUANTITY PLAN
UNIT
ESTIMATED
UNIT PRICE
TOTAL PRICE
BID
UNIT PRICE
TOTAL PRICE
BID
UNIT RICE
TOTAL PRICE
BID
UNIT PRICE
TOTAL PRICE
BID
UNIT PRICE
TOTAL PRICE
BID ITEM DESCRIPTION
Division 2010 - Earthwork, Subgrade, and Subbase
1
2010-108-D-3
Topsoil, Off -site
70.09
CY
$ 80.00
$
5,607.20
$ 65.00
$
4,555.85
$ 55.00
$
3,854.95
$ 20.00
$
1,401.80
$ 80.00
$
5,607.20
2
2010-108-E-0
Excavation, Class 13
232
CY
$ 18.00
$
4,176.00
$ 20.00
$
4,640.00
$ 18.00
$
4,176.00
$ 35.00
$
8,120.00
$ 30.00
$
6,960.00
3
2010-108-J-0
Subbase, Special Backfill - Gr 30 (3/4" Dense Base Pile)
466
TON
$ 33.00
$
15,378.00
$ 25.00
$
11,650.00
$ 25.00
$
11,650.00
$ 15.00
$
6,990.00
$ 40.00
$
18,640.00
Sub Total
$
25,161.20
Sub Total
$
20,845.85
Sub Total
$
19,680.95
Sub Total
$
16,511.80
Sub Total
$
31,207.20
Division 4020 - Storm Sewers
4
4020-108-A-1
Storm Sewer Gravity Main, Trenched, 15" RCP
26
LF
$ 80.00
$
2,080.00
$ 50.00
$
1,300.00
$ 240.00
$
6,240.00
$ 100.00
$
2,600.00
$ 200.00
$
5,200.00
5
4020-108-D-0
Removal of Storm Sewer
26
LF
$ 13.00
$
338.00
$ 10.00
$
260.00
$ 110.00
$
2,860.00
$ 5.00
$
130.00
$ 25.00
$
650.00
6
4020-108-E-2
Concrete Collar Pipe Connection - Type PC-2
11
EA
$ 350.00
$
3,850.00
$ 100.00
$
1,100.00
$ 610.00
$
6,710.00
$ 750.00
$
8,250.00
$ 1,300.00
$
14,300.00
Sub Total
$
6,268.00
Sub Total
$
2,660.00
Sub Total
$
15,810.00
Sub Total
$
10,980.00
Sub Total
$
20,150.00
Division 6010 - Structures for Sanitary and Storm Sewers
7
6010-108-B-0
Intake Type, SW-501
31.14
VF
$ 1,050.00
$
32,697.00
$ 1,050.00
$
32,697.00
$ 1,000.00
$
31,140.00
$ 1,000.00
$
31,140.00
$ 2,200.00
$
68,508.00
8
6010-108-H-2
Remove Intake
5
EA
$ 1,750.00
$
8,750.00
$ 500.00
$
21500.00
$ 750.00
$
3,750.00
$ 2,500.00
$
12,500.00
$ 1,200.00
$
6,000.00
Sub Total
$
41,447.00
Sub Total
$
35,197.00
Sub Total
$
34,890.00
Sub Total
$
43,640.00
Sub Total
$
74,508.00
Division 7010 - Portland Cement Concrete Pavement
9
7010-108-E-0
Curb and Gutter, 30" (Width), 6" (Thickness)
1276
LF
$ 47.00
$
59,972.00
$ 38.00
$
48,488.00
$ 40.00
$
51,040.00
$ 65.00
$
82,940.00
$ 55.00
$
70,180.00
Sub Total
$
59,972.00
Sub Total
$
48,488.00
Sub Total
$
51,040.00
Sub Total
$
82,940.00
Sub Total
$
70,180.00
Division 7020 - Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement
10
7020-108-A-0
HMA Pavement by Ton
202
TON
$ 120.00
$
24,240.00
$ 142.50
$
28,785.00
$ 210.00
$
42,420.00
$ 200.00
$
40,400.00
$ 225.00
$
45,450.00
Sub Total
$
24,240.00
Sub Total
$
28,785.00
Sub Total
$
42,420.00
Sub Total
$
40,400.00
Sub Total
$
45,450.00
Division 7030 - Sidewalks, Shared Use Paths, and Driveways
11
7030-108-A-1
Removal of Sidewalk
753
SY
$ 25.00
$
18,825.00
$ 14.00
$
10,542.00
$ 20.00
$
15,060.00
$ 20.00
$
15,060.00
$ 25.00
$
18,825.00
12
7030-108-E-0
PCC, Sidewalk, 4" (Thickness)
628
SY
$ 75.00
$
47,100.00
$ 70.00
$
43,960.00
$ 75.00
$
47,100.00
$ 75.00
$
47,100.00
$ 90.00
$
56,520.00
13
7030-108-E-0
PCC, Sidewalk, 6" (Thickness)
180
SY
$ 85.00
$
15,300.00
$ 75.00
$
13,500.00
$ 85.00
$
15,300.00
$ 85.00
$
15,300.00
$ 110.00
$
19,800.00
14
7030-108-G-0
Detectable Warning
400
SF
$ 60.00
$
24,000.00
$ 45.00
$
18,000.00
$ 50.00
$
20,000.00
$ 50.00
$
20,000.00
$ 65.00
$
26,000.00
15
7030-108-H-1
Driveway, Paved, PCC, 6" (Thickness)
10
SY
$ 70.00
$
700.00
$ 75.00
$
750.00
$ 50.00
$
500.00
$ 50.00
$
500.00
$ 130.00
$
1,300.00
Sub Total
$
105,925.00
Sub Total
$
86,752.00
Sub Total
$
97,960.00
Sub Total
$
97,960.00
Sub Total
$
122,445.00
Division 7040 - Pavement Rehabilitation
16
7040-108-H-0
Pavement - Removal
617
SY
$ 25.00
$
15,425.00
$ 20.00
$
12,340.00
$ 20.00
$
12,340.00
$ 20.00
$
12,340.00
$ 30.00
$
18,510.00
17
7040-108-I-0
Curb and Gutter - Removal
1286
LF
$ 17.00
$
21,862.00
$ 12.00
$
15,432.00
$ 15.00
$
19,290.00
$ 10.00
$
12,860.00
$ 13.00
$
16,718.00
Sub Total
$
37,287.00
Sub Total
$
27,772.00
Sub Total
$
31,630.00
Sub Total
$
25,200.00
Sub Total
$
35,228.00
IDOT Division 2528 - Traffic Control
18
IDOT 2528.04-A
Traffic Control
1
LS
$ 6,500.00
$
6,500.00
$ 4,750.00
$
4,750.00
$ 3,950.00
$
3,950.00
$ 5,000.00
$
5,000.00
$ 4,500.00
$
4,500.00
Sub Total
$
6,500.00
Sub Total
$
4,750.00
Sub Total
$
3,950.00
Sub Total
$
5,000.00
Sub Total
$
4,500.00
IDOT Division 2524 - Traffic Signing
19
IDOT 2524.05-F
Existing Sign, Remove
18
EA
$ 350.00
$
6,300.00
$ 75.00
$
1,350.00
$ 100.00
$
1,800.00
$ 50.00
$
900.00
$ 125.00
$
2,250.00
Sub Total
$
6,300.00
Sub Total
$
1,350.00
Sub Total
$
1,800.00
Sub Total
$
900.00
Sub Total
$
2,250.00
Division 9010 - Seeding
20
9010-108-B-0
Hydraulic - Seeding, Fertilizing, and Mulching, Type 1, by SF
5817
SF
$ 2.70
$
15,705.90
$ 1.00
$
5,817.00
$ 2.00
$
11,634.00
$ 1.50
$
8,725.50
$ 2.00
$
11,634.00
Sub Total
$
15,705.90
Sub Total
$
5,817.00
Sub Total
$
11,634.00
Sub Total
$
8,725.50
Sub Total
$
11,634.00
Division 11,010 - Construction Survey
21
11010-108-B-0
Monument Preservation and Replacement
1
LS
$ 500.00
$
500.00
$ 1,000.00
$
1,000.00
$ 500.00
$
500.00
$ 100.00
$
100.00
$ 1,000.00
$
1,000.00
Sub Total
$
500.00
Sub Total
$
1,000.00
Sub Total
$
500.00
Sub Total
$
100.00
Sub Total
$
1,000.00
Division 11,020 - Mobilization
22
11020-108-A-0
Mobilization
1
LS
$ 10,000.00
$
10,000.00
$ 7,000.00
$
7,000.00
$ 1,000.00
$
1,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$
10,000.00
$ 14,000.00
$
14,000.00
Sub Total
$
10,000.00
Sub Total
$
7,000.00
Sub Total
$
1,000.00
Sub Total
$
10,000.00
Sub Total
$
14,000.00
Special Provisions - Non -Standard Project Items
23
SP
Intake Type, SW-501 (Top Only)
1
EA
$ 2,000.00
$
2,000.00
$ 1,600.00
$
1,600.00
$ 600.00
$
600.00
$ 2,500.00
$
2,500.00
$ 3,500.00
$
3,500.00
24
SP
Remove Intake (Extended Throat)
3
EA
$ 2,250.00
$
6,750.00
$ 500.00
$
1,500.00
$ 900.00
$
2,700.00
$ 3,500.00
$
10,500.00
$ 1,400.00
$
4,200.00
Sub Total
$
8,750.00
Sub Total
$
3,100.00
Sub Total
$
3,300.00
Sub Total
$
13,000.00
Sub Total
$
7,700.00
Total Base Bid Amount
Total Selected Alternate(s) Amount
Total Bid Amount:
% Over / Under (-)
$ 348,056.10 $ 273,516.85
Total Bid $ 273,516.85
-21.42%
$ 315,614.95
Total Bid $ 315,614.95
-9.32%
$ 355,357.30
Total Bid $ 355,357.30
2.10%
$ 440,252.20
Total Bid $ 440,252.20
26.49%
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