Bonson Rd Watermain Ext ProMEMORANDUM
April 28, 2003
TO:The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT:Bonson Road Watermain Extension Project
Sealed bids were received for the Bonson Road Watermain Extension Project. Public
Works Director Mike Koch recommends award of the contract to the Iow bidder,
McDermott Excavating, in the amount of $21,475.55, which is 29% under the engineer's
estimate.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
MCVM/jh
Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Michael A. Koch, Public Works Director
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
April 28, 2003
TO:Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM:Michael A. Koch, Public Works Director
SUBJECT:Bonson Road Watermain Extension Project
INTRODUCTION
The enclosed resolution provides for the award of the Bonson Road Watermain
Extension Project.
DISCUSSION
This watermain extension has been requested to service the property of the northerly
terminus of Bonson Road, who is in need of City water service. Instead of merely
providing for a service line extension, a watermain will be extended 470 feet from
Megan Court to the north within the Bonson Road right-of-way.
This watermain extension will provide a source of water for the petitioner while at the
same time providing an available source of water should the property north of Bonson
Road be subdivided and developed. The City will pay for the extension of the
watermain, with the petitioner paying a connection fee to the new service line.
Sealed bids were received on the project on April 24, 2003. McDermott Excavating of
Dubuque, Iowa, submitted the Iow bid in the amount of $21,475.55. This amount is
29.0% under the engineer's estimate. A summary of the bids received is as follows:
McDermott Excavating $21,475.55
WC Stewart Construction $23,578.60
Tschiggfrie Excavating Co. $25,169.00
Drew Cook & Sons Excavating $25,295.00
Fondell Excavating $25,563.00
McClain Excavating $26,925.00
Connolly Construction $27,019.00
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the contract be awarded to McDermott Excavating in the amount of
$21,475.55.
BUDGET IMPACT
The summary of the project costs is as follows:
Estimate Bid Award
Construction Contract $30,240.00 $21,475.55
Contingency 3,024.00 3,024.00
Engineering 1,663.20 1,663.20
Total Project $34,927.20 $26,162.75
The project will be funded through the Fiscal Year 2003 appropriation for watermain
extensions with a balance of $135,372. The petitioner will pay a connection fee of
$3,433.87 for his service connection, which is based upon the frontage of his property at
the current rate of $11 per foot.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
The City Council is requested to adopt the attached resolution awarding the Bonson
Road Watermain Extension to McDermott Excavating.
Prepared by Michael Felderman
cc: Michael Felderman, Civil Engineer
Bob Green, Water Department Manager
Randy Judge
BONSON RD WATER
RESOLUTION NO. 150-03
RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 2nd day of Apdl, 2003, plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost were filed with the City Clerk of Dubuque, Iowa for
the Bonson Road Watermain Extension Project.
Whereas, notice of headng on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost was published as required by law.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the said plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost are
hereby approved as the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost
for said improvements for said project.
Passed, adopted and approved this 5th
dayof May ,2003.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 151-03
AWARDING CONTRACT
Whereas, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractors for the
Bonson Road Watermain Extension Project pursuant to Resolution No. 112-03
and notice to bidders published in a newspaper published in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa on the 11th day of April, 2003.
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened ..and read on 24th day of
April, 2003, and it has been determined that the bid of McDermott Excavating of
Dubuque, Iowa, in the amount of $21,475.55 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 McDermott
Excavating 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 5th day of May, 2003.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk