JFK Water Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project - Award Construction ContractCity of Dubuque
City Council
CONSENT ITEMS # 11.
Copyrighted
September 8, 2026
ITEM TITLE: JFK Water Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint
Replacement Project - Award Construction Contract
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending City Council adopt the
resolution awarding the JFK Tower Interior Piping and
Expansion Joint Replacement Project contract to Landmark
Structures I, L.P. of Southlake, Texas in the amount of
$54,840.00.
RESOLUTION Awarding The Public Improvement Contract
For The JFK Tower Interior Piping And Expansion Joint
Replacement Project
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
MVM Memo JFK Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project -
Award Construction Contract
2. Staff Memo JFK Tower Piping Imp Bid Award
3. JFK Tower Piping Imp Bid Award Resolution
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: JFK Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project -
Award Construction Contract
DATE: September 1, 2026
Water Department Director Christopher Lester is recommending City Council adopt the
resolution awarding the JFK Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement
Project contract to Landmark Structures I, L.P. of Southlake, Texas in the amount of
$54,840.00.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Christopher Lester, Water Department Director
Jennifer Larson, Chief Financial Officer
Laura Bendorf, Budget Manager
Eldon Schneider, Water Project Supervisor
Nick Connolly, Water Operations Supervisor
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Lester, Water Department Director
DATE: August 11, 2026
SUBJECT: JFK Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project - Award
Construction Contract
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to request the City Council award the JFK Tower Interior
Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project contract to Landmark Structures I, L.P. of
Southlake, Texas in the amount of $54,840.00.
BACKGROUND
The City of Dubuque budgets for and conducts routine water storage inspection and
maintenance activities under the Water Storage Rehabilitation Program. Specific improvements
related to the inspections can be issued as capital improvement projects. The JFK Tower
Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project (CIP No. 4281000080) is the result of
prior year inspections and improvement recommendations. During the inspection of the JFK
Tower (constructed by Landmark Towers in 2001), the existing expansion joint was noted to be
in a state of disrepair. Additionally, the replacement would require the dewatering of the
elevated water tank in order to make the repair. So, the recommendations included adding a
new isolation valve between the fitting and tank contents, making future maintenance on the
fitting possible without dewatering.
The JFK Tower interior piping existing expansion joint is in a state of disrepair and requires
replacement to mitigate against a failure which would result in a loss of tank contents. The
replacement must take place under dewatered conditions and therefore the addition of an
isolation valve is included in the project scope, which will require minor piping adjustments.
Water Department staff have prepared the plans and specifications for the work, including
piping modifications and valve addition, expansion joint replacement, and preparing the
modification areas for refill. The piping modifications details will be included in the project as a
delegated design element, prepared by the tank fabricator's licensed professional. The scope of
work and bidding documents have been finalized and are now ready to be advertised for
bidding.
Please note that due to the tank needing to be dewatered under this project, the Water
Department is planning to conduct a dry tank cleaning and inspection project in coordination
with the tank piping project and include the scope related to dewatering and cleaning the tank,
conducting the tank inspection under dry conditions, and preparing the tank for refill. The
inspection and cleaning efforts will be funded through a separate project CIP and a separate
approval request.
The Engineer's Construction Cost Estimate is $60,000.00.
DISCUSSION
The City Council approved Bid Initiation proceedings at its meeting on August 3, 2026, and the
project was publicly advertised on August 7, 2026.
The public hearing for reviewing the proposed plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated project cost was conducted on August 17, 2026. At that meeting, the Council granted
approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the project.
Sealed bids for the JFK Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project were
received and publicly opened on August 27, 2026. Landmark Structures I, L.P. of Southlake,
Texas submitted the apparent low lump sum base bid in the amount of $54,840.00.
A summary of the bid proposals received is as follows:
Bidder No.
Contractor Name
Lump Sum Bid
Amount
1
Landmark Structures
$54,840.00
The lump sum base bid of $54,840.00 is 8.6% lower than the estimate of $60,000.00. Water
Department staff have reviewed the bids and determined Landmark Structures meets the
bidding requirements and can complete the project as specified. Staff recommends awarding
the contract at a contract value of $54,840.00.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
The schedule for the project is as follows:
— Council Initiate
— Advertise for Bids
— Publish the Public Hearing Notice
— Public Hearing
— Receipt of Bid Proposals
— Award Construction Contract
— Mobilize Construction Contractor
— Substantial Completion Date
— Final Completion Date
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August 3, 2026
August 5, 2026
August 7, 2026
August 17, 2026
August 27, 2026
September 7, 2026
November 9, 2026
November 20, 2026
December 18, 2026
BUDGETIMPACT
The estimate of probable cost for the JFK Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint
Replacement Project (CIP No. 4281000080) is provided as follows:
Description
Cost Estimate
Legal Expenses
$0.00
Land and Easements
$0.00
Professional Services (Report or Planning)
$0.00
Professional Services (Design)
$0.00
Professional Services (Construction)
$0.00
Construction
$50,000.00
Equipment
$0.00
Contingency
$10,000.00
Total Estimated Project Cost
$60,000.00
FY27 Budgeted Expenses for the JFK Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement
Project (CIP No. 4281000080) are provided as follows.
CIP
Fund
Budgeted Expenses
Amount
4281000080
WCF
Construction
$50,000.00
Total Project Budgeted Expenses
$50,000.00
The proposed contract is above the FY27 expense budget, which has a current available
expense value of $50,000.00 (as of 07/01/2026). Coverage for expense overages are proposed
to come from the Water Storage Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 4281000020) which is also
being used for the dry tank cleaning and inspections activities being conducted at the JFK Tank
in coordination with this project. CIP 4281000020 has a current available construction expense
value of $25,000.00 (as of 07/01/2026) that can be utilized for this purpose.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
I respectfully request that the City Council adopt the resolution award the JFK Tower Interior
Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project contract to Landmark Structures 1, L.P. of
Southlake, Texas in the amount of $54,840.00.
Prepared by Eldon Schneider, Water Project Supervisor
cc: Jennifer Larson, Chief Financial Officer
Eldon Schneider, Water Project Supervisor
Nick Connolly, Water Operations Supervisor
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Prepared by Christopher Lester, Water Department,1902 Hawthorne St. Dubuque IA 52001 (563) 589-4291.
Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 324-26
AWARDING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT FOR THE JFK TOWER
INTERIOR PIPING AND EXPANSION JOINT REPLACEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City Council, by Resolution No. 294-26, dated V day of August,
2026, preliminary approved the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost in the amount of $60,000.00 for the JFK Tower Interior Piping and
Expansion Joint Replacement Project (the Project) and ordered that the project be
advertised for bids; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, by Resolution No. 318-26, dated 17th day of
August, 2026, approved the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost in the amount of $60,000.00 for the JFK Tower Interior Piping and
Expansion Joint Replacement Project; and
WHEREAS, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractors for the JFK
Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project pursuant to Resolution
No. 294-26 and Notice to Bidders published on the City of Dubuque, Iowa website and
plan room service with statewide circulation on the 5th day of August, 2026; and
WHEREAS, said sealed proposals were opened and read on the 271h day of
August, 2026 and it has been determined that Landmark Structures I, L.P. of Southlake,
Texas, in the base bid amount of $54,840.00 and total bid amount, 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 Landmark Structures I, L.P., 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 8th day of September, 2026.
Brad M. agh, Mayor
Attest:
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Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk