Bee Branch Railroad Culvert Trail Project: CIP#3401654, PROJECTCity of Dubuque
City Council Meeting
Consent Items # 17.
Copyrighted
August 2, 2021
ITEM TITLE: Bee Branch Railroad Culvert Trail Project: CIP#3401654, PROJECT#
4X0039; C I P# 7201654, PROJ ECT# 8X0144
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending award of the construction contract for the
Bee Branch Railroad Culvert Trail Project to the low bidder, Tricon
General Construction, Inc., in the amount of $444,735, which is 0.75%
below the engineer's estimate.
SUGGESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
RESOLUTION Awarding the Public Improvement Contract for the Bee
Branch Railroad Culvert Trail Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Bee Branch Railroad Culvert Trail Project-MVM Memo
Staff Memo
Resolution
Bid Tab
Type
City Manager Memo
Staff Memo
Resolutions
Supporting Documentation
THE C
DUUB-.-*.-TE
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Bee Branch Railroad Culvert Trail Project
CIP# 3401654, PROJECT# 4XO039
CIP# 7201654, PROJECT# 8XO144
DATE: July 29, 2021
Dubuque
*Amrin Cia
2007-2012.2013
2017*2019
Sealed bids were received for the Bee Branch Railroad Culvert Trail Project. City
Engineer Gus Psihoyos recommends award of the construction contract to the low
bidder, Tricon General Construction, Inc., in the amount of $444,735, which is 0.75%
below the engineer's estimate.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Micl4ael C. Van Milligen
MCVM:jh
Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Dubuque
THE CITY OF
D B FE All-Amarisa City
iece on the Mississippi 11111.1,
zoo�•zoi
2-2013
Masterpiece pp zoi7*2019oi9
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Bee Branch Railroad Culvert Trail Project
CIP# 3401654, PROJECT# 4XO039
CIP# 7201654, PROJECT# 8XO144
DATE: July 28, 2021
INTRODUCTION
The attached resolution authorizes the award of the construction contract for the Bee
Branch Railroad Culvert Trail Project.
BACKGROUND
In November of 2013, the City Council passed Resolution 335-13 adopting the 2013
Drainage Basin Master Plan Amendment. The amended Drainage Basin Master Plan
outlined several improvements throughout the Bee Branch watershed to mitigate the
effects of future flooding and disasters. Collectively, the improvements form the basis of
the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project outlined in Table 1 below.
Table 1. Twelve phases of the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project
Phase
Description
Status
1
Carter Road Detention Basin
Complete
2
West 32nd Street Detention Basin
Complete
3
Historic Millwork District
Complete
4
Lower Bee Branch Creek Restoration
Complete
5
Flood Mitigation Gate Replacement
Under Design
6
Impervious Surface Reduction (Green Alleys)
Under Construction
7
Upper Bee Branch Creek Restoration
Under Construction*
8
2211 Street Storm Sewer Improvements
Under Construction
9
Flood Mitigation Maintenance Facility
Site Cleanup
10
North End Storm Sewer Improvements
11
Water Plant Flood Protection
12
171" Street Storm Sewer Improvements
Under Construction
* The Upper Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project includes the improvements associated with
the Upper Bee Branch Railroad Culverts Project currently under construction.
In December of 2013, the City's use of $98,494,178 in state sales tax increment funding
was approved for the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project.
In February of 2019, the City Council awarded the construction contract for the Upper
Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project in the amount of 25,900,000.00.
Improvements to convert the existing box culverts under the railroad tracks into a
pedestrian trail was bid as one of four bid alternates. Because the bid was 1.24% more
than the engineer's estimate, none of the bid alternates were included in the construction
contract at award.
In March of 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution 70-19, authorizing an application
for Land and Water Conservation Fund (LCWF) grant funding for the Bee Branch Creek
Trail Connector, the same improvements that were bid as an alternate on the Upper Bee
Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project.
In April of 2019, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), who administers the
grant on behalf of the National Parks Service, notified the City that the City's application
for $175,000 in LCWF grant funding had been approved.
In December of 2019, the IDNR began working through the requirements outlined in
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. This process was subsequently
delayed for multiple reasons, but primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In late March
of 2021, the City was notified by the IDNR that Tribal consultation had taken place,
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act was complete, and National
Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) requirements have been met. The start date of the
grant was established as March 25, 2021. Grant -related expenses that occur after the
start date are eligible for grant reimbursement.
DISCUSSION
Plans and specifications for the Bee Branch Railroad Culvert Trail Project (Project) have
been developed and bids were received. The Project improvements consist of the
construction of approximately 5,853 square feet of concrete trail, trail lighting and security
camera system, concrete repair and staining of 173 lineal feet of existing 11'x10' double
concrete box culvert, and miscellaneous electrical components, pavement marking and
signage, and restoration.
BID RESULTS
The City received bids on June 24, 2021, for Bee Branch Railroad Culvert Trail Project.
Tricon General Construction, Inc. of Dubuque, Iowa submitted the low bid in the amount
of $444,735.00. Which is 0.75% below the engineer's estimate. A summary of the bid
proposals received is as follows:
Contractor
Bid Amount
Tricon General Construction, Inc.
$444,735.00
Portzen Construction
L $518,540.50
2
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend awarding the contract for the for the Bee Branch Railroad Culvert Trail
Project to Tricon General Construction, Inc. in the low bid amount of $444,735.00.
BUDGETIMPACT
The estimate of probable costs for the Bee Branch Railroad Culvert Trail Project is as
follows:
Description
Estimate
Award
Construction Contract
$448,096.00
$444,735.00
Pre -Ordered Construction Materials
54,400.00
54,400.00
Contingency 5%
25,125.00
25,125.00
Engineering
26,380.00
26,380.00
Total Project Cost
$554,001.00
$550,640.00
The funding summary is as follows:
CIP No.
Fund Description
Fund Amount
3401654
Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project
$375,640.00
7201654
Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project
$175,000.00
Funding Source
State Sales Tax Increment Proceeds
$375,640.00
Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant*
$175,000.00
As communicated to the City by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), the
City "can move forward on the project and incur costs. You won't be able to ask for
reimbursement until you have a signed contract, but you can get started." The IDNR also
stated that the National Park Service is working diligently on getting (contracts) out to
States and that "they are coming." In the unlikely event that the grant agreement never
materializes, the City would fund all the improvements using sales tax increment
proceeds.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
I recommend that the City Council adopt the attached resolution awarding the
construction contract for the Bee Branch Railroad Culvert Trail Project to Tricon General
Construction, Inc. in the low bid amount of $444,735.00.
Prepared by Deron Muehring
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Jenny Larson, Director of Finance and Budget
Deron Muehring, Civil Engineer
3
Prepared by Deron Muehring City of Dubuque Engineering 50 W 131h St Dubuque Iowa 52001 (563)589 4270
Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder City of Dubuque City Clerk 50 W 13'h St Dubuque, Iowa 52001 (563)589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 268-21
AWARDING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT FOR THE BEE BRANCH
RAILROAD CULVERT TRAIL PROJECT
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE. IOWA:
Whereas, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractors for the Bee
Branch Railroad Culvert Trail Project (the Project) pursuant to Resolution No. 171-21 and
Notice to Bidders published on the City of Dubuque, Iowa website and plan room service
with statewide circulation on the 21at day of May 2021.
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened and read on the 24th day of June
2021 and it has been determined that Tricon General Construction, Inc. of Dubuque,
Iowa, with a low bid in the amount of $444,735.00 is the lowest responsive, responsible
bidder for the Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That a Public Improvement Contract for the Project is hereby awarded to Tricon
General Construction, Inc and the City Manager is hereby directed to execute a Public
Improvement Contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the Project.
Passed, adopted, and approved this 2nd day of August 2021.
o
oy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, Ci y Clerk
City of Dubuque, Iowa
THE CITY OF
Bid Tabulation
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
BEE BRANCH RAILROAD CULVERT TRAIL Bid Date Engineer's Estimate Tricon Construction Portzen Construction
24-Jun-21
NINE
� I ESTIMATED BID
N�RNUMBERE BID ITEM DESCRIPTION gUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE UNIBPRICE ID TOTAL PRICE
1
11020-108-A-0
Mobilization
1
LS
$
35,000.00
$
35,000.00
$
66,318.00
2
Spec. Prov.
Removable Bollards
25
EA
$
550.00
$
13,750.00
$
550.00
3
7030-108-E-0
PCC, Trail, T' (Thickness)
5853
SF
$
12.00
$
70,236.00
$
7.00
4
Spec. Prov.
Exposed Aggregate Concrete Maintenance Edge
146
SY
$
110.00
$
16,060.00
$
92.00
5
2010-108-1-0
Subbase, Special Backfill - Gradation 10
150
TN
$
20.00
$
3,000.00
$
31.00
6
2010-108-1-0
Subbase, Modified Subbase - Gradation 14
300
TN
$
20.00
$
6,000.00
$
33.00
7
4020-108-A-0
Subdrain, 6-Inch Perforated
50
LF
$
25.00
$
1,250.00
$
60.00
8
Spec. Prov.
Trail Banner
1
LS
$
21,000.00
$
21,000.00
$
22,244.00
9
Spec. Prov.
Type G Light Fixtures - Tunnel
20
EA
$
900.00
$
18,000.00
$
800.00
10
Spec. Prov.
HWL Warning Light Equipment
2
EA
$
6,700.00
$
13,400.00
$
6,500.00
11
Spec. Prov.
HWL Warning Controls
1
LS
$
5,500.00
$
5,500.00
$
4,300.00
12
8010-108-H-0
Conduit, 3/4" PVC (HWL Signs)
50
LF
$
9.00
$
450.00
$
3.00
13
8010-108-H-0
Conduit, 1" Aluminum (Tunnel Lights & Cameras)
800
LF
$
11.00
$
8,800.00
$
11.00
14
8010-108-J-0
Wiring and Cable, #10 AWG XHHW-2 (HWL Signs)
3000
LF
$
1.50
$
4,500.00
$
1.00
15
8010-108-J-0
Wiring and Cable, #14 AWG XHHW-2 (HWL Signs)
2000
LF
$
1.00
$
2,000.00
$
0.70
16
8010-108-J-0
Wiring and Cable, #10 AWG XHHW-2 (Tunnel Lights)
2200
LF
$
1.50
$
3,300.00
$
1.00
17
Spec. Prov.
Crack Injection - Tunnel
150
LF
$
90.00
$
13,500.00
$
115.00
18
Spec. Prov.
Joint Route and Seal - Tunnel
600
LF
$
10.00
$
6,000.00
$
12.00
19
Spec. Prov.
Vertical and Overhead Repair -Tunnel
500
SF
$
120.00
$
60,000.00
$
73.00
20
Spec. Prov.
Concrete Surface Preparation and Coating - Tunnel
11500
SF
$
7.00
$
80,500.00
$
7.00
21
Spec. Prov.
Anti -Graffiti Coating -Tunnel
11500
SF
$
3.00
$
34,500.00
$
3.00
22
Spec. Prov.
Landscape Restoration - NVM (City Furnished), Stonework, Plantings
1
LS
$
22,000.00
$
22,000.00
$
36,000.00
23
8010-108-T-0
Cameras, Traffic & Surveillance, PTZ (City Furnished)
1
EA
$
325.00
$
325.00
$
400.00
24
8010-108-R-0
Cameras, Traffic & Surveillance, Fixed (Zoom) (City Furnished)
7
EA
$
400.00
$
2,800.00
$
310.00
25
26
8010-108-S-0
8010-108-J-0
Cameras, Traffic & Surveillance, 180 Deg (City Furnished)
Wiring and Cable, Category 6E (City Furnished)
6
4700
EA
LF
$
$
450.00
0.75
$
$
2,700.00
3,525.00
$
$
400.00
1.00
Total Est. $ 448,096.00
Over / Under (-)
Contract Award Amount: $ 448.096.00
$ 66,318.00
$
37,435.00
$
37,435.00
$ 13,750.00
$
876.00
$
21,900.00
$ 40,971.00
$
7.00
$
40,971.00
$ 13,432.00
$
99.00
$
14,454.00
$ 4,650.00
$
19.00
$
2,850.00
$ 9,900.00
$
19.00
$
5,700.00
$ 3,000.00
$
20.00
$
1,000.00
$ 22,244.00
$
25,120.00
$
25,120.00
$ 16,000.00
$
769.00
$
15,380.00
$ 13,000.00
$
7,573.00
$
15,146.00
$ 4,300.00
$
4,566.00
$
4,566.00
$ 150.00
$
2.65
$
132.50
$ 8,800.00
$
11.06
$
8,848.00
$ 3,000.00
$
0.91
$
2,730.00
$ 1,400.00
$
0.59
$
1,180.00
$ 2,200.00
$
0.91
$
2,002.00
$ 17,250.00
$
97.00
$
14,550.00
$ 7,200.00
$
33.00
$
19,800.00
$ 36,500.00
$
300.00
$
150,000.00
$ 80,500.00
$
5.62
$
64,630.00
$ 34,500.00
$
3.16
$
36,340.00
$ 36,000.00
$
24,573.00
$
24,573.00
$ 400.00
$
363.00
$
363.00
$ 2,170.00
$
327.00
$
2,289.00
$ 2,400.00
$
384.00
$
2,304.00
$ 4,700.00
$
0.91
$
4,277.00
Total Bid $ 444,735.00
_n 75a/
Total Bid $ 518,540.50
15 79-/
Page 1 of 1