Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project Award Public Improvement Contract Copyrighted
May 18, 2026
City of Dubuque ACTION ITEMS # 3.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project Award
Public Improvement Contract
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending City Council award the public
improvement contract for the Loras Boulevard Reconstruction
and Repairs Project to Eastern lowa Excavating & Concrete,
Inc. of Cascade, lowa in the amount of$405,706.20. This
contract award amount is 6.92% more than the engineer's
estimate.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the
Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. MVM Memo Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project Award Public
Improvement Contract
2. 2026-05-11_Loras-ReconAndRepair -AwardMemo
3. Loras-ReconAndRepair - Council Award Resolution
4. 2026-05-07 2026 Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs - Bid Tabulation
5. 2026-05-07 2026 Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs - Contract Award
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project
Award Public Improvement Contract
DATE: May 12, 2026
Assistant Public Works Director - Project Manager Max O'Brien is recommending City
Council award the public improvement contract for the Loras Boulevard Reconstruction
and Repairs Project to Eastern lowa Excavating & Concrete, Inc. of Cascade, lowa in
the amount of $405,706.20, through the adoption of the attached resolution. This
contract award amount is 6.92% more than the engineer's estimate.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Mic ael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Arielle Swift, Public Works Director
Max O'Brien, Assistant Public Works Director - Project Manager
Jenny Larson, Chief Financial Officer
Laura BendorF, Budget Manager
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Max O'Brien, Assistant Public Works Director— Project Manager
DATE: May 11, 2026
SUBJECT: Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project
Award Public Improvement Contract
INTRODUCTION
The attached resolution authorizes the award of the public improvement contract for the
Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project.
BACKGROUND
This project includes the reconstruction and rehabilitation of approximately 0.28 centerline
miles of Loras Boulevard in the City of Dubuque, lowa. The scope of work includes the
installation of 700 lineal feet of new curb and gutter, placement of 1,475 square yards of
9-inch PCC pavement, 75 square yards of PCC sidewalk, pavement rehabilitation,
erosion control, and other necessary measures to complete the work. Rehabilitation will
consist of full depth patching and providing 4" sealant for any cracks or joints under 3" in
width. For any cracks or joints over 3" in width a 6" mastic banding will be provided.
This project was originally identified as needed and was planned for completion in late
2026 or early 2027, however the project was rescheduled to accommodate the upcoming
RAGBRAI event for safety purposes. While not specifically budgeted, the project is
utilizing general recurring pavement rehabilitation CIP's that are budgeted each year.
The project was initiated for bid by City Council on April 20, 2026. The project was publicly
advertised for bid April 22, 2026. There was a Public Hearing held during the May 4, 2026
City Council hearing.
BID RESULTS
The City received sealed bids on May 7, 2026 for the Loras Boulevard Reconstruction
and Repairs Project. The City received 3 bids for the project with Eastern lowa Excavating
& Concrete, Inc. of Cascade, lowa submitting the low bid in the amount of $405,706.20.
This amount is 6.92% more than the engineer's estimate of $379,434.50. A summary of
the 3 bid proposals received is as follows:
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Contractor Name Total
Bid Amount
Eastern lowa Excavating & Concrete, Inc $ 405,706.20
Midwest Concrete, Inc. $ 414,038.50
Portzen Construction $ 452,894.00
BUDGET IMPACT
The estimate of probable cost for the Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs
Project is summarized as follows:
Description Estimate Award
Construction *$ 379,434.50 $ 405,706.20
Contingency (10%) *$ 37,943.45 $ 40,570.62
Engineering (10%) $ 65,750.00 $ 65,750.00
Total Project Cost *$ 483,127.95 $ 512,026.82
*Note: The Construction estimate was revised due to quantity changes made in contract
Addendum #1 which was issued on May 4, 2026 prior to bid opening.
The construction of the Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project will be
covered by the funding sources as described below:
Project No. Fund Description Fund Amount
5521000018-110-67990 Pavement Rehabilitation $300,000.00
5521000018-301-67990 Pavement Rehabilitation $600,000.00
ACTION STEP
The City Council is requested to award the public improvement contract for the Loras
Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project to Eastern lowa Excavating & Concrete,
Inc. of Cascade, lowa in the amount of$405,706.20, through the adoption of the attached
resolution.
cc: Jenny Larson, Chief Financial Officer
Laura Bendorf, Budget Manager
Arielle Swift, Public Works Director
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Prepared by Max O'Brien City of Dubuque Public Works, 925 Kerper Ct. Dubuque,IA 52001 (563)589-4250
Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder City Clerk City of Dubuque, 50 W. 13th St. Dubuque, IA 52001 (563)589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 205-26
AWARDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT FOR THE LORAS BOULEVARD
RECONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS PROJECT
Whereas, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractors for the Loras
Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project, (the Project) pursuant to Resolution No.
133-26 and Notice to Bidders published on the City of Dubuque, Iowa website and plan
room service with statewide circulation on the 22nd day of April 2026; and
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened and read on the 7th day of May 2026
and it has been determined that Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, Inc. of Cascade,
Iowa in the bid amount of $405,706.20, 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 & Concrete, Inc. 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 18th day of May 2026.
Br ! avanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
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Bitl Tabulation
Project Title: �ORAS BLVD.RECONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS Bitl Date Engineer's Estimale Eastern lowa Excavaling 8 Concrete, Midwesl Concrele,Inc. Portzen Construclion
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NINOE R NUMBERE Blo ITEM DESCRIPTION QUAN7�7Y UNIT ESTI PR?CE UNIT T�TAL PRICE UNIT PRICE T�T�PRICE UNIT PRICE T�T�PRICE UNIT PRICE T�T�PRICE
Oivision 2010-Earthwork,Subgrade,and Subbase
1 2010-108-D3 Topsoil,Off-si�e 2] CV $ 50.00 $ 1,350.00 $ 73.50 $ 1,984.50 $ 80.00 $ 2,160.00 $ 60.00 $ 1,620.00
2 2010-108-EO E�avation,Class 10 685 CY $ 15.00 $ 10,215.00 $ 19.15 $ 13,528.�5 $ 20.00 $ 13,]00.00 $ 1].00 $ 11,fi45.00
3 2010-108-FO BelowGratleExwvation(CoreOu�) 425 TON $ 35.00 $ 14,875.00 $ 28.00 $ 11,900.00 $ 32.00 $ 13,600.00 $ 38.00 $ 16,150.00
4 2010-108-G-o SubgratlePreparation 1]88 Sv $ 3.00 $ 5,364.00 $ 0.�5 $ 1,341.00 $ 2.00 $ 3,S�fi.00 $ 4.50 $ 8,04fi.00
5 2010-108-J-0 Subbase,Special Backflll-Gr 30(3l4"Dense Base Plle) 23 TON $ 35.00 $ 805.00 $ 25.25 $ 580.75 $ 50.00 $ 1,150.00 $ 65.00 $ 1 495.00
fi 2010-108-J-0 Subbase,MotlifietlSubbase-Gr14�Motlifletl5ubbasePile) 125fi TON $ 20.00 $ 25,120.00 $ 19.50 $ 24,492.00 $ 20.50 $ 25,]48.00 $ 22.00 $ 2�,fi32.00
Sub Tolal $ 57]89.00 Sub Tolal $ 53,82].00 Sub Tolal $ 59,934.00 Sub Tolal $ 66,588.00
Oivision 6010-StrucW res for Sanitary antl Storm Sewers
] 6010-10&Ei ManholeAtljus�menCMlnor 6 EA $ 1,500.00 $ 9,000.00 $ 1,665.00 $ 9,990.00 $ 2,650.00 $ 15,900.00 $ 1,600.00 $ 9,600.00
SubTolal $ 9,000.00 SubTolal $ 9,990.00 SubTolal $ 15,900.00 SubTolal $ 9,fi00.00
Division]010-Portlantl Cement Concrete Pavement
e �010-108-A-o Pavement,PCC.9°(Tnlckness) 145o Sv $ 80.00 $ 116,000.00 $ 63.50 $ 92,0�5.00 $ 68.00 $ 98,fi00.00 $ �2.50 $ 105,125.00
SubTolal $ 116,000.00 SubTolal $ 92,075.00 SubTolal $ 98,600.00 SubTolal $ 105,125.00
Oivision]090-Sitlewalks,SM1aretl Use PatM1s,antl Oriveways
9 ]030-108-A-1 Removalof5ldewalk ]4 SV $ 10.00 $ 740.00 $ 14.80 $ 1,095.20 $ 20.00 $ 1480.00 $ 18.00 $ 1,332.00
10 ]030-108-A3 Removal of Oriveway 14 SY $ 15.00 $ 210.00 $ 21.50 $ 301.00 $ 50.00 $ ]00.00 $ 22.00 $ 308.00
11 ]030-108-E-0 PCC,Sltlewalk,4"(Thlckness) 50 SV $ 55.00 $ 2,750.00 $ 78.50 $ 3,925.00 $ 100.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 76.00 $ 3,800.00
12 ]030-108-G-0 �etectableWaming 32 SF $ 50.00 $ 1,fi00.00 $ 43.15 $ 1,400.00 $ 45.00 $ 1,440.00 $ 60.00 $ 1,920.00
13 ]030-108-H-1 Driveway,Paved,PCC,6"(Thlckness) 23 SV $ 65.00 $ 1 495.00 $ 93.00 $ 2,139.00 $ 110.00 $ 2,530.00 $ 86.00 $ 1,978.00
SubTolal $ 6,]95.00 SubTolal $ 8,860.20 SubTolal $ 11,150.00 SubTolal $ 9,338.00
�ivision]040-Pavement Rehabilitation
14 ]040-108-A-0 Full Depm Patcnes PCC,9"(TM1lckness) 410 SY $ 125.00 $ 51,250.00 $ 89.25 $ 36,592.50 $ 160.00 $ fi5,fi00.00 $ 134.00 $ 54,940.00
15 ]040-108-H-0 Pavemen[-Removal 1653 SV $ 15.00 $ 24,]95.00 $ 25.00 $ 41,325.00 $ 9.00 $ 14,87].00 $ 14.00 $ 23,142.00
SubTolal $ ]6,045.00 SubTolal $ ]�,91].50 SubTolal $ 80,4�].00 SubTolal $ ]8,082.00
Division BOJO-TemporaryTraXic ConVol
16 ao3o-108-A-o TemporaryTrafficControl 1 LS $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 6,150.00 $ 8,150.00 $ 8,000.00 $ 8,000.00 $ 8,300.00 $ 8,300.00
SubTolal $ 20,000.00 SubTolal $ 8,150.00 SubTolal $ 8,000.00 SubTolal $ 8,300.00
IOOT Oivision 2526-Traffic Signing
1] IDOT 2524.05-F Exis[ing Slgn,Remove antl Reins�all,As Per Plan 3 EA $ 350.00 $ 1,050.00 $ 330.00 $ 990.00 $ 350.00 $ 1,050.00 $ 175.00 $ 525.00
SubTolal $ 1,050.00 SubTolal $ 990.00 SubTolal $ 1,050.00 SubTolal $ 525.00
Division 90]0-Sotltling
1a 9o2o-toe-A-o Sotl,bySY 245 Sv $ ].50 $ 1,83].50 $ 15.00 $ 3,fi�5.00 $ 19.00 $ 4,fi55.00 $ 20.00 $ 4,900.00
SubTolal $ 1,83].50 SubTolal $ 3,675.00 SubTolal $ 4,655.00 SubTolal $ 4,900.00
Oivision 9060-Erosion antl Setlimenl Con�rol
19 9040-108-A-2 S�ormwa�er POIW�ion Preven[ion Plan(SW PPP)Managemen[ 1 LS $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 320.00 $ 320.00 $ 1,300.00 $ 1,300.00 $ 1,300.00 $ 1,300.00
20 9040-108-D-1 Filter5ocks,8" 130 LF $ 4.50 $ 585.00 $ 4.15 $ 539.50 $ 4.25 $ 552.50 $ 4.50 $ 585.00
21 9040-108-D-2 FlI[er5ocks,Removal 130 LF $ 1.50 $ 195.00 $ 1.70 $ 221.00 $ 1.00 $ 130.00 $ 1.10 $ 143.00
22 9040-108-T-1 Inlet Protection Oevice,Installation 4 EA $ 150.00 $ fi00.00 $ 100.00 $ 400.00 $ �0.00 $ 280.00 $ 6fi.00 $ 264.00
23 9040-108-T-2 Inle�Pro[ec[ion Device,Main[enance 4 EA $ 10.00 $ 40.00 $ 35.00 $ 140.00 $ 70.00 $ 280.00 $ 66.00 $ 264.00
SubTolal $ 2p20.00 SubTolal $ 1,fi20.50 SubTolal $ 2,542.50 SubTolal $ 2,SSfi.00
Division 11,020-Mobilization
24 11020-108-A-0 Mobilization 1 LS $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 18,000.00 $ 18,000.00 $ 40,000.00 $ 40,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00
SubTolal $ 20,000.00 SubTolal $ 18,000.00 SubTolal $ 40,000.00 SubTolal $ 25,000.00
Oivision 11,030-Temporary Services During ConsUuction
25 11030-108-e-0 Maimenanceof5olidWas�eCollec�ion 1 LS $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 475.00 $ 475.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,200.00 $ 1,200.00
SubTolal $ 500.00 SubTolal $ 4�5.00 SubTolal $ 1,000.00 SubTolal $ 1,200.00
Division 11,050-Concrete WasM1out
26 11050-108-A-0 ConcreteWasM1out 1 LS $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 525.00 $ 525.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00
SubTolal $ 1,500.00 SubTolal $ 525.00 SubTolal $ 1,000.00 SubTolal $ 1,000.00
Special Provisions-Non-Standard Prqect Items
2] SP Rwf Drain Cur�Outle�Ws�ing 4 EA $ 500.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 255.00 $ 1,020.00 $ 350.00 $ 1 400.00 $ 550.00 $ 2,200.00
28 SP Crack antl Joint Cleaning antl Filling,Hot Pour Tar Seal 584 CF $ 18.00 $ 10,512.00 $ 138.00 $ 80,592.00 $ 62.50 $ 36,500.00 $ 138.00 $ 80,592.00
29 SP Crack antl Joim Cleaning antl Filling,Mastic eanding 58 CF $ 72.00 $ 4,176.00 $ 192.00 $ 11,136.00 $ 180.00 $ 10,440.00 $ 195.00 $ 11,310.00
30 SP OiamontlGrinding-JointOffsetCorrection 65 LF $ 10.00 $ fi50.00 $ 25.00 $ 1,fi25.00 $ 30.00 $ 1,950.00 $ 50.00 $ 3,250.00
31 SP Curb antl Gune�,30"(wid�h),9"(Thickness) 648 LF $ 45.00 $ 29,160.00 $ 23.50 $ 15,228.00 $ 30.00 $ 19,440.00 $ 36.00 $ 23,328.00
32 SP Incentive Pay 10 Oay $ 2,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 20,000.00
SubTolal $ 66,498.00 SubTolal $ 129,601.00 SubTolal $ 89,]30.00 SubTolal $ 140,680.00
Total Base Bid Amount $ 3]9,434.50 $ 405,]06.20 $ 414,038.50 $ 452,894.00
Total Bid Amounl: $ 3]9,434.50 $ 405,]Ofi.20 $ 414,038.50 $ 452,894.00
Tolal Bid $ 405,]Ofi.20 Tolal Bid $ 414,038.50 Tolal Bid $ 452,894.00
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THE CI7Y OF
DUB E City of Dubuque, lowa
Construction Contract Award
Mnsterpiem on the Mississi�pi Award Date: 18-May-26
Project Title: LORAS BLVD.RECONSTRUCTION AND
REPAIRS
Contrector Name: Eastem lowa Excavating&Concrete,LLC.
Address 121 Nixon St.SE
City,State,Zip Cascade,IA 52033
Award[ NIOE R NUMBER E DESCRIPTION qUA TNTY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE
Item
Division 2010-Earthwork,Subgrade,and Subbase
1 2010-'108-D-3 Topsail,Off-site 27 CY $ 73.50 $ 1,984.50
2 2010-108-E-0 Excavation,Class 10 685 CY $ 19.75 $ 13,528.75
3 2010-'108-F-0 Below Grade Excavation(Core Out) 425 TON $ 28.00 $ 11,900.00
4 2010-108-G-0 Subgrade Preparation 1788 SY $ 0.75 $ 1,341.00
5 2010-108-J-0 Subbase,Special Backfill-Gr 30(3/4"Dense Base Pile) 23 TON $ 25.25 $ 580.75
6 2010-108-J-0 Subbase,Modified Subbase-Gr 14(Modified Subbase Pile) 1256 TON $ 19.50 $ 24,492.00
Sub Total $ 53,827.00
Division 6010-Structures for Sanitary and Storm Sewers
7 6010-�08-E-1 ManholeAdjustment,Minor 6 EA $ 1,665.00 $ 9,990.00
Sub Total $ 9,990.00
Division 7010-Portland Cement Concrete Pavement
8 7010-108-A-0 Pavement,PCC,9"(Thickness) 1450 SY $ 63.50 $ 92,075.00
Sub Total $ 92,075.00
Division 7030-Sidewalks,Shared Use Paths,and Driveways
9 7030-108-A-'I Removal of Sidewalk 74 SY $ 14.80 $ 1,095.20
10 7030-108-A-3 Removal of Driveway 14 SY $ 21.50 $ 301.00
1'I 7030-108-E-0 PCC,Sidewalk,4"(Thickness) 50 SY $ 78.50 $ 3,925.00
12 7030-108-G-0 Detectable Waming 32 SF $ 4375 $ 1,400.00
'13 7030-108-H-1 Driveway,Paved,PCC,6"(Thickness) 23 SY $ 93.00 $ 2,139.00
Sub Total $ 8,860.20
Division 7040-Pavement Rehabilitation
14 7040-108-A-0 Full Depth Patches PCC,9"(Thickness) 410 SY $ 8925 $ 36,592.50
15 7040-108-H-0 Pavement-Removal �653 SY $ 25.00 $ 41,325.00
Sub Total $ 77,917.50
Division 8030-TemporaryTraffic Control
16 8030-108-A-0 TemporaryTrafficControl 1 LS $ 8,150.00 $ 8,150.00
Sub Total $ 8,150.00
IDOT Division 2524-Traffic Signing
17 IDOT 2524.05-F Existing Sign,Remove and Reinstall,As Per Plan 3 EA $ 330.00 $ 990.00
Sub Total $ 990.00
Division 9020-Sodding
18 9020-108-A-0 Sod,by SY 245 SY $ 15.00 $ 3,675.00
Sub Total $ 3,675.00
Division 9040-Erosion and Sediment Control
19 9040-'108-A-2 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPP)Management 1 LS $ 320.00 $ 320.00
20 9040-108-D-1 Filter Socks,8" 130 LF $ 4.15 $ 539.50
21 9040-'108-D-2 Filter Socks,Removal '130 LF $ 1.70 $ 221.00
22 9040-108-T-1 Inlet Protection Device,Installation 4 EA $ 100.00 $ 400.00
23 9040-'108-T-2 Inlet Protection Device,Maintenance 4 EA $ 35.00 $ 140.00
Sub Total $ 1,620.50
Division 11,020-Mobilization
24 11020-108-A-0 Mobilization 1 LS $ 18,000.00 $ 18,000.00
Sub Total $ 18,000.00
Division 11,030-Temporary Services During Construction
25 11030-108-B-0 Maintenance of Solid Waste Collection 1 LS $ 475.00 $ 475.00
Sub Total $ 475.00
Division 11,050-Concrete Washout
26 11050-108-A-0 Concrete Washout 1 LS $ 525.00 $ 525.00
Sub Total $ 525.00
Special Provisions-Non-Standard Project Items
27 SP Roof Drain Curb Outlet Casting 4 EA $ 255.00 $ 1,020.00
28 SP Crack and Joint Cleaning and Filling,Hot Pour Tar Seal 584 CF $ 138.00 $ 80,592.00
29 SP Crack and Joint Cleaning and Filling,Mastic Banding 58 CF $ 192.00 $ 11,136.00
30 SP Diamond Grinding-Joint Offset Correction 65 LF $ 25.00 $ 1,625.00
3'I SP Curb and Gutter,30"(Width),9"(Thickness) 648 LF $ 23.50 $ 15,228.00
32 SP Incentive Pay 10 Day $ 2,000.00 $ 20,000.00
Sub Total $ 129,601.00
TOTAL $ 405,706.20
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