DICW North Siegert Farm Demolition_Grading2007
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Dubuque Industrial Center West -North Siegert Farm
CIP 3601943
DATE: July 16, 2008
City Engineer Gus Psihoyos is recommending authorization of the bidding for the
Dubuque Industrial Center West -North Siegert Farm Project and that a public hearing
be set for August 4, 2008.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Dubuque Industrial Center West -North Siegert Farm
CIP 3601943
DATE: July 15, 2008
INTRODUCTION
The enclosed resolutions authorize the public bidding procedure for the Dubuque
Industrial Center West -North Siegert Farm Project.
BACKGROUND
The North Siegert Farm expansion of the Dubuque Industrial Center West has been
necessitated by recent development agreements and land sales in the developed
portions of this area. The first phase (the southerly area) consists of approximately 54
acres and will be graded in the fall, 2008. The second phase (the northerly area) is
approximately 74 acres along Middle Road and will be graded in the spring, 2009. All
final requirements of the project for both Phase 1 and Phase 2 will be fully completed in
the summer, 2009.
In January, 2008, the City Council approved the selection of IIW Engineers &
Surveyors, PC to provide design, engineering and construction services for this project.
DISCUSSION
The Dubuque Industrial Center West - North Siegert Farm Project includes the
demolition and grading of approximately 1,369,950 cubic yards of excavation on the
128-acre North Siegert Farm. The project includes:
- Temporary and permanent erosion control measures: Sediment basins, detention
basins, vegetated swales, seeding, inlet and outlet projection, and energy
dissipaters.
- Grading: Clearing and grubbing topsoil removal, stockpile and spreading, removal
of unsuitable material, sub-drains, excavation and embankment fill.
- Demolition: Removal of existing structures, well abandonment, and septic system
removal.
- Storm Sewer: 1,407 lineal feet of storm sewer with 8 manholes.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
The schedule for the project is as follows:
Initiate Public Bidding Process
Advertisement for Bids
Notice of Public Hearing on Plans& Specifications
Public Hearing
Receipt of Bids
Award Construction Contract
Project Completion Date
RECOMMENDATION
July 21, 2008
July 25, 2008
July 25, 2008
August 4, 2008
August 6, 2008
August 18, 2008
August 1, 2009
I recommend that the City Council establish a date for the public hearing and authorize
the City Clerk to advertise for proposals.
BUDGET IMPACT
The estimate of probable cost for the Dubuque Industrial Center West -North Siegert
Farm Project is as follows:
Estimate
Construction Contract $4,540,739.00
Contingency (15%) 681,111.00
Construction Engineering & Inspection 150,000.00
Total Project Cost 5.371.850.00
The project funding summary is as follows:
Fund Description Fund Amount
DICW Land Sales $2,235,276.00
TIF Receipts 278,058.00
GO Bonds (TIF Abated) 2,858,516.00
Total Project Funding 5.371.850.00
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
The City Council is requested to establish the date of the public hearing and to
authorize the City Clerk to advertise for proposals through adoption of the enclosed
resolutions for the Dubuque Industrial Center West -North Siegert Farm Project.
Prepared by Steve Sampson Brown, Project Manager
cc: Jenny Larson, Budget Director
David Heiar, Economic Development Director
RESOLUTION NO. 245-08
DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER WEST
NORTH SIEGERT FARM PROJECT
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST; SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED
COST; AND ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost
for the Dubuque Industrial Center West -North Siegert Farm Project, in the
estimated amount $5,371,850.00, are hereby preliminarily approved and ordered
filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection.
A public hearing will be held on the 4th day of August, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. in
the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers at which time interested persons
may appear and be heard for or against the proposed plans and specifications,
form of contract and estimated cost of said Project, and the City Clerk be and is
hereby directed to cause. the attached notice of the 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 published not less than four days nor more
than twenty days prior to the date of such hearing. At the hearing, any interested
person may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, form
of contract, or estimated cost of the Project.
The Dubuque Industrial Center West -North Siegert Project is hereby
ordered to be advertised for bids for construction.
The amount of the security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount
which shall conform to the provisions of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved.
The City Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the construction
of the improvements herein provided, by publishing the attached Notice to
Bidders to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be published not less than four but not more
than forty-five days before the date for filing bids before 2:00 p.m. on the 6th day
of August, 2008. Bids shall be opened and read by the City Clerk at said time
and will be submitted to the City Council for final action at the public hearing at
6:30 p.m. on the 18th day of August, 2008, in the Historic Federal Building
Council Chambers (second floor), 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, adopted and approved this 21st day of July, 2008.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL
CENTER WEST -NORTH SIEGERT FARM PROJECT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: The City Council of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa will hold a public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for the Dubuque Industrial Center West -North
Siegert Farm Project, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 26, Code of
Iowa, at 6:30 p.m., on the 4th day of August, 2008, in the Historic Federal Building
Council Chambers (second floor), 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa. Said
proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost are now on
file in the office of the City Clerk. At said hearing any interested person may
appear and file objections thereto.
The scope of the Project is as follows:
The project includes demolition and grading of approximately 1,369,950
cubic yards of excavation on the 128-acre North Siegert farm. Temporary and
permanent erosion control measures, such as sediment basins, detention basins,
vegetated swales, seeding, inlet and outlet projection, and energy dissipaters,
are required. Grading includes clearing and grubbing topsoil removal, stockpile
and spreading, removal of unsuitable material, sub-drains, excavation and
embankment fill. Demolition includes removal of existing structures, well
abandonment, and septic system removal. Storm sewer includes 1,407 lineal
feet of storm sewer with 8 manholes.
Any visual or hearing-impaired persons needing special assistance or persons
with special accessibility needs should contact the City Clerk's office at (563)
589-4120 or TDD at (563) 690-6678 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Published by order of the City Council given on the day of ,
2008.
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
CITY OF DUBUQUE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER WEST
NORTH SIEGERT FARM PROJECT
Time and Place for Filing Sealed Proposals. Sealed bids for the work
comprising each improvement as stated below must be filed before 2:00 p.m. on
the 6th day of August, 2008, in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall -First Floor,
50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
Time and Placed Sealed Proposals Will be Opened and Considered. Sealed
proposals will be opened and bids tabulated at 2:00 p.m. on August 6, 2008, at
City Hall -Conference Room B, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, for
consideration by the City Council (Council) at its meeting on August 18, 2008.
The City of Dubuque, Iowa, reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Time for Commencement and Completion of Work. Work on each
improvement shall be commenced within 10 days after the Notice to Proceed has
been issued and shall be fully completed by August 1, 2009.
Bid Security. Each bidder shall accompany its bid with a bid security as security
that the successful bidder will enter into a contract for the work bid upon and will
furnish after the award of contract a corporate surety bond, acceptable to the
governmental entity, for the faithful performance of the contract, in an amount
equal to one hundred percent of the amount of the contract. The bid security
shall be in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the contract and
shall be in the form of a cashier's check or certified check drawn on a state-
chartered or federally chartered bank, or a certified share draft drawn on a state-
chartered or federally chartered credit union, or the governmental entity may
provide for a bidder's bond with corporate surety satisfactory to the governmental
entity. The bid bond shall contain no conditions excepted as provided in this
section.
Contract Documents. Copies of the plans and specifications may be obtained
at IIW Engineers & Surveyors, PC, 4155 Pennsylvania Avenue, Dubuque, IA
52002. Contact Michele Knief-Nemmers. Telephone 563-556-2464; facsimile:
563-556-7811. Plans and specifications may be obtained for a payment of
$25.00 per set, which is nonrefundable.
Preference for Iowa Products and Labor. By virtue of statutory authority,
preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced
within the State of Iowa, and to Iowa domestic labor, to the extent lawfully
required under Iowa statutes.
Sales Tax. The bidder should not include sales tax in its bid. A sales tax
exemption certificate will be available for all material purchased for incorporation
in the project.
General Nature of Public Improvement.
The Dubuque Industrial Center West -North Siegert Farm Project includes the
demolition and grading of approximately 1,369,950 cubic yards of excavation on
the 128-acre North Siegert Farm. The project includes:
- Temporary and permanent erosion control measures: Sediment basins,
detention basins, vegetated swales, seeding, inlet and outlet projection, and
energy dissipaters.
- Grading: Clearing and grubbing topsoil removal, stockpile and spreading,
removal of unsuitable material, sub-drains, excavation and embankment fill.
- Demolition: Removal of removal of existing structures, well abandonment,
and septic system removal.
- Storm Sewer: 1,407 lineal feet of storm sewer with 8 manholes.
Published in the Telegraph Herald, July 25, 2008.