Locust St Connector ReconstructMEMORANDUM
April 28, 2003
TO:The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT:Locust Street Connector Reconstruction
The reconstruction of the Locust Street Connector is a joint venture between the City
and the Iowa Department of Transportation for the widening of the Locust Street
Connector. This project would widen northbound Locust Street to allow the creation of
two right-turn lanes from Locust Street onto the Locust Street Connector, which would,
in turn, connect to Highway 61/151.
Sealed bids were received for the Locust Street Connector Reconstruction Project.
Public Works Director Mike Koch recommends award of the contract to the Iow bidder,
Portzen Construction, Inc., in the amount of $56,920.20, which is 17.5% over the
engineer's estimate.
The Iowa Department of Transportation will pay 55% of the project cost, excluding
engineering. The remaining balance of $67,503 will be taken from the Fiscal Year 2003
appropriation.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Michael C. Van Milligen
MCVM/jh
Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Michael A. Koch, Public Works Director
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TO:Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM:Michael A. Koch, Public Works Director
SUBJECT:Locust Street Connector Reconstruction
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
April 28, 2003
INTRODUCTION
The enclosed resolution provides for the award of the Locust Street Connector
Reconstruction Project.
DISCUSSION
The reconstruction of the Locust Street Connector is a joint venture between the City
and the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the widening of the Locust Street
Connector. This project would widen northbound Locust Street to allow the creation of
two right-turn lanes from Locust Street onto the Locust Street Connector, which would,
in turn, connect to Highway 61/151.
This reconstruction will provide two-lane continuity from eastbound US 20 continuously
to connect with US 61/151. This will improve the efficiency of this connector while at the
same time create better utilization of the outside left-turn lane for eastbound US 20
traffic, which currently carries little traffic in comparison to the inside left-turn lane.
Sealed bids were received on the project on April 24, 2003. Portzen Construction, Inc.
of Dubuque, Iowa, submitted the Iow bid in the amount of $56,920.20. This amount is
17.5% over the engineer's estimate. A summary of the bids received is as follows:
Portzen Construction, Inc. $56,920.20
WC Stewart Construction $59,264.50
Tschiggfrie Excavating Co. $67,552.95
Horsfield Construction, Inc. $99,920.00
RECOMMENDATION
recommend that the contract be awarded to Portzen Construction, Inc. in the amount
of $56,920.20.
BUDGET IMPACT
The summary of the project costs is as follows:
Estimate Bid Award
Construction Contract $48,456.25 $56,920.20
Contingency 7,268.44 7,268.44
Engineering 5,572.47 5,572.47
Total Project $61,297.16 $69,761.11
The project will be funded as follows:
Sales Tax Fund $31,581.36 $35,390.14
Iowa Department of Transportation 29,715.80 34,370.97
Total Project Funding $61,297.16 $69,761.11
The Iowa Department of Transportation will pay 55 percent (55%) of the project cost,
excluding the engineering. The remaining balance for the project will be taken from the
Fiscal Year 2003 appropriation of $67,503.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
The City Council is requested to adopt the attached resolution awarding the Locust
Street Connector Reconstruction Project, subject to the concurrence by the Iowa
Department of Transportation.
Prepared by Michael Felderman
cc: Michael Felderman, Civil Engineer
Iowa Department of Transportation
Final Design showing 2 lane
continuity between U.S. 20 &
U.S. 61
LOCUST STREET CONNECTOR
RESOLUTION NO. 152-03
RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 2na day of Apdl, 2003, plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost were filed with the City Clerk of Dubuque, Iowa for
the Locust Street Connector Reconstruction Project.
Whereas, notice of hearing 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
day of May ,2003.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne.. F. Schneider, CMC, City
RESOLUTION NO. 153-03
AWARDING CONTRACT
Whereas, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractors for the
Locust Street Connector Reconstruction Project pursuant to Resolution No.
109-03 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 the 24th day of
April, 2003, and it has been determined that the bid of PorLzen Construction, Inc.
of Dubuque, Iowa, in the amount of $56,920.20 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 Portzen
Construction, Inc., subject to the concurrence by the Iowa Department of
Transportation, 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
Attest:
day of May, 2003.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
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