E.B. Lyons Nature Center Expansion_AwardPreparers Gil D. Spence Address: 2200 Bunker Hill Rd Phone: (5891 589-4263
RESOLUTION NO. 298-09
AWARDING CONTRACT
WHEREAS, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractors for the E.B.
Lyons Nature Center Expansion Project pursuant to Resolution No. 231-09, and notice to
bidders published in a newspaper published in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, on the 10th day
of July, 2009.
WHEREAS, said sealed proposals were opened and read on the 6th day of August,
2009, and it has been determined that the bid of Stumpf Construction in the amount of
$1,229,367 was the lowest bid for the furnishings of all labor and materials and performing
the work as provided for in the plans and specifications.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the contract for the above improvement be awarded to Stumpf Construction,
and the Manager be and is hereby directed to execute a contract on behalf of the City of
Dubuque for the complete performance of the work.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That upon the signing of said contract and the approval of the contractor's bond, the
City Treasurer is authorized and instructed to return the bid deposits of the unsuccessful
bidders.
Passed, approved and adopted this 17thday of August , 2009.
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
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Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
THE CITY OF ~ Dubuque
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi
2007
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: E.B. Lyons Nature Center Expansion Project, CIP #100-2171
DATE: August 10, 2009
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Friends of the Mines of Spain and City of
Dubuque are partnering to double the size of the E.B. Lyons Nature Center. This
building and the surrounding thirty acres are owned by the City and leased to the State.
Sealed bids were received for the E.B. Lyons Nature Center Expansion Project. Leisure
Services Manager Gil Spence recommends award of the contract to the low bidder,
Stumpf Construction, in the amount of $1,229,367. The City of Dubuque's share of
support for this project is $30,000.
concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Michael C. Van Milligen
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cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Gil D. Spence, Leisure Services Manager
THE CITY OF Dubuque
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi
2007
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Gil D. Spence, Leisure Services Manager
SUBJECT: E.B. Lyons Nature Center Expansion Project, C.I.P. #100-2171
DATE: August 10, 2009
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to recommend that the City Council award a
contract to Stumpf Construction in the amount of $1,229,367 for the E.B. Lyons Nature
Center Expansion Project.
DISCUSSION
Bids were received on August 6, 2009 for the E.B. Lyons Nature Center Expansion
Project. A summary of the bids received is as follows:
Contractor Base Bid
Stumpf Construction $1,229,367
Conlon Construction $1,235,000
Epic Construction $1,262,000
Tricon Construction $1,277,000
Portzen Construction $1,373,000
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Friends of the Mines of Spain, and City of
Dubuque are partnering to double the size of the E.B. Lyons Nature Center. This
building and the surrounding thirty acres are owned by the City and leased to the state.
The IDNR has asked the City to administer the bidding process and contractor
payments; they will provide construction supervision and inspection.
continued
E.B. Lyons expansion, page two
Funding for the project is as follows:
State of Iowa Legislation $ 100,000
Scenic Byways Grant (to IDNR) $ 183,200
CAT -Vision Iowa Grant (to city) $ 440,000
Land/Water Conservation Fund Grant (to city) $ 19,000
Land/Water Conservation Fund Grant (to city) $ 156,000
Solid Waste Alternative Program Grant (to Friends) $ 20,000
City of Dubuque support $ 30,000
Fundraising -Friends $ 282.828
Total $ 1,231,028
The estimate of probable cost was $1,231,028. The Friends of the Mines of Spain have
raised additional funds to cover any contingency costs that may occur during the project
and to pay all design fees.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that a contract be awarded to Stumpf Construction in the amount of
$1,229,367.
ACTION STEP
The action requested is that the City Council adopt the attached resolution awarding a
contract to Stumpf Construction in the amount of $1,229,367 for the E.B. Lyons Nature
Center Expansion Project.
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