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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Port of Dubuque Marina Project
Bid Package No 1 - Transient Docks and Utilities
(CIPs 1011861, 1021861, 3501861)
DATE: March 2, 2011
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Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
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City Engineer Gus Psihoyos recommends initiation of the bidding process for the
Dubuque Marina Project, Bid Package No. 1 — Transient Docks and Utilities, and further
recommends that a public hearing be set for March 21, 2011.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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SUBJECT: Port of Dubuque Marina Project
Bid Package No. 1 - Transient Docks and Utilities
(CI Ps 1011861, 1021861, 3501861)
DATE: March 2, 2011
INTRODUCTION
The enclosed resolutions authorize the public bidding procedure for the Port of
Dubuque Marina Project, Bid Package No. 1 - Transient Docks and Utilities.
BACKGROUND
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In 2005, the Abonmarche Group, a consulting firm specializing in marina development,
completed a comprehensive transient boating market feasibility study for the local tri-
state area. The study's purpose was:
• To determine if a market exists for improved transient marina facilities.
• To validate local assumptions and determine if the expenditure of financial
resources will attract transient boaters.
The market feasibility study indicated a strong demand for slips for transient boaters
that cannot be met by the area's existing private marinas. This statistical study indicates
a theoretical potential demand for 800 slips in the primary and secondary Dubuque
market area. This, coupled with the full occupancy and waiting list at some marinas,
leads to the conclusion regarding an actual demand for approximately 200 transient
slips for the primary market area for Dubuque. The feasibility study found sufficient
market demand and validates local expectations about the market for improved
facilities.
Based on the credible findings of the market feasibility study, the City of Dubuque, in
cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (Iowa DNR), in 2007 was
awarded an unprecedented $3,037,802 BIG (Boating Infrastructure Grant) Tier II grant
from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (U.S. FWS) to develop a transient boating facility
at the Port of Dubuque.
Initially, the planned site for the marina facility was to be located on the main channel of
the Mississippi River, immediately downstream of the railroad train bridge. However,
due to the river site challenges, the significantly over budget cost projections, and the
inability to incorporate and provide the required amenities as stated in the City's BIG
Tier II grant proposal, the original main channel location was determined no longer a
viable option. City staff also recommends proceeding forward with the Ice Harbor as the
preferred alternate location for the marina project. On November 16th, 2009, the City
Council concurred with the staff recommendation to proceed forward with the Ice Harbor
as the most economically viable, preferred alternate location for the marina project.
Staff has worked actively with property owners and stakeholders within the harbor to
discuss the plans for an expanded transient marina. Stakeholder participants included
Newt Marine, U.S. Coast Guard, Dubuque River Rides and National Mississippi River
Museum and Aquarium. A set of design and layout parameters were discussed based
upon navigational and operational considerations. Numerous conceptual layouts were
analyzed and presented to the Ice Harbor stakeholders for input. After a lengthy review
process, the City has reached consensus approval on the final transient dock design
layout of which a copy is included for reference.
DISCUSSION
The new and expanded Port of Dubuque Marina facility will be located along the
northerly shoreline of the Ice Harbor, adjacent to the new National Rivers Center and
the Museum's future outdoor Mississippi Plaza.
The existing 25 floating courtesy docks, which are currently located adjacent to Ice
Harbor Park, will be incorporated into the new marina. The expanded marina facility will
add an additional 45 slips, for a net total of 70 transient slips, consisting of 46 — 30 -foot
slips, 20 — 40 -foot slips, 4 — 50 -foot slips, and will include water and electrical
connections; a fuel dock and sanitary pump -out facilities. The marina facility will have
two (2) shore entry/exit locations and each will have an 80 -foot, ADA- compliant access
gangway. Attached is a conceptual graphical rendering of the expanded 70 -slip marina
facility.
In order to meet the elevated expectations that recreational boaters demand in today's
market, the Port of Dubuque Marina project will also include the construction of a new
amenities service building. The amenities building will be located abutting the southeast
corner of the National Rivers Center. The amenities building will provide services and
accommodations such as marina management facilities; dockside restrooms; shower
suites; a laundry facility; and a ship store. Attached is a conceptual graphical rendering
of the amenities building.
In an effort to incorporate sustainable design and construction initiatives into the project,
the floating docking system will include the installation of solar - powered lighting located
throughout the main walkway isles and recycled composite decking materials versus the
conventional pressure treated wood decking. The amenities building will also include
the use of construction material recycling practices; energy star rated mechanical and
electric equipment and the use of thermal efficient glass to allow natural light into the
store and office spaces.
BID PACKAGES
The Port of Dubuque Marina project will be split into two (2) bid packages. Bid Package
No. 1 - Transient Docks and Utilities will include dock fabrication, assembly and
installation, fuel system installation, and the installation of water, sewer, electric, and
communication services. Bid Package No. 2 - Amenities Building will include the
conventional vertical building construction elements, including furnishings, fixtures and
equipment.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
The project development schedule for the Port of Dubuque Marina Project, Bid Package
No. 1 - Transient Docks and Utilities is as follows:
Initiate Public Bidding Process
Publish Notice to Bidders, Advertise for Bids
Publish Public Hearing Notice on Plans & Specs
Public Hearing on Plans & Specifications
Pre -Bid Construction Conference
Receipt of Bid Proposals (Bid Letting)
Award Construction Contract
Project Completion Date
March 7, 2011
March 10, 2011
March 10, 2011
March 21, 2011
March 23, 2011
April 7, 2011
April 18, 2011
August 1, 2011
The public bidding process for Bid Package No. 2 - Amenities Building will be initiated at
the March 21, 2011 City Council meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
I would recommend that the City Council establish the date of March 21, 2011 for the
public hearing, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for proposals.
BUDGET IMPACT
The estimate of probable cost for the Port of Dubuque Marina Project, including both
Bid Package No. 1 - Transient Docks & Utilities and Bid Package No. 2 - Amenities
Building is summarized as follows:
Estimate
Bid Package No. 1 - Transient Docks and Utilities $ 2,500,265
Bid Package No. 2 - Amenities Building 968,000
Contingency 283,887
Consultant Services - Engineering Design 311,400
Construction Administration & Inspection 63,200
Total Project Cost $ 4,126,752
The project funding summary is as follows:
CIP No. Fund Description
3501861 Boating Infrastructure (Tier II) Grant
3501861 Transient Boat Docks
Total Project Funding
Fund Amount
$ 3,037,802
1,088,950
$ 4,126,752
The maximum budget for the project is $4,126,752 including preliminary and final
design, environmental review and construction. The estimate of probable cost includes
an 8% contingency and will also include several alternate bid items to allow for flexibility
when reviewing bid proposals to ensure that the project remains within budget.
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 the adoption of the enclosed
resolutions.
Prepared by Robert Schiesl, Assistant City Engineer
cc: Jenny Larson, Budget Director
Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
Martin Konrad, Iowa DNR
Brett Oftedahl, JJR
RESOLUTION NO. 84 - 11
PORT OF DUBUQUE MARINA PROJECT
BID PACKAGE NO. 1 - TRANSIENT DOCKS AND UTILITIES
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 Port of
Dubuque Marina Project, Bid Package No. 1 - Transient Docks and Utilities, in the estimated
amount $4,126,752.00, 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 21 day of March, 2011, 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 Tess 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 Port of Dubuque Marina Project, Bid Package No. 1 - Transient Docks and Utilities
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 7 day of April, 2011. 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 6:30 p.m. on the 18 day
of April, 2011, in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (second floor), 350 West 6th
Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, adopted and approved this 7th day of March , 2011
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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
PORT OF DUBUQUE MARINA PROJECT
BID PACKAGE NO. 1 — TRANSIENT DOCKS AND UTILITIES
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 Port of Dubuque Marina Project, Bid Package No. 1 — Transient
Docks and Utilities, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 26, Code of Iowa, at
6:30 p.m., on the 21 day of March, 2011, in the Historic Federal Building Council
Chambers (second floor), 350 West 6 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:
Dock fabrication, assembly and installation, fuel system installation, and the
installation of water, sewer, electric, and communication services.
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 , 2011.
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
CITY OF DUBUQUE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
PORT OF DUBUQUE MARINA PROJECT
BID PACKAGE NO. 1 — TRANSIENT DOCKS AND UTILITIES
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 April 7, 2011, in
the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall - First Floor, 50 West 13 Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
Time and Place Sealed Proposals Will be Opened and Considered. Sealed
proposals will be opened and bids tabulated at 2:00 p.m. on April 7, 2011, at City Hall -
Conference Room B, 50 West 13 Street, Dubuque, Iowa, for consideration by the City
Council (Council) at its meeting on April 18, 2011. 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, 2011.
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. Paper copies of the construction documents may be obtained at
the Engineering Department, City Hall — Second Floor, 50 West 13 Street, Dubuque,
Iowa 52001 beginning December 27, 2010. No plan deposit is required.
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.
Port of Dubuque Marina Project, Bid Package No. 1 - Transient Docks and Utilities
CIPs 1011861, 1021861, 3501861
Dock fabrication, assembly and installation, fuel system installation, and the installation
of water, sewer, electric, and communication services
Pre -Bid Construction Conference. Each prospective bidder is encouraged to attend
the Pre -Bid Construction Conference to be held at 1:00 PM on March 23, 2011, in
Conference Room A, City Hall — 50 West 13 Street, Dubuque, Iowa. Attendance by all
prospective bidders is not mandatory but highly recommended.
Published in the Telegraph Herald, March 10, 2011.