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Villa St Retaining Wall 04 Reco D~ ~ck~ MEMORANDUM July 28, 2004 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Villa Street Retaining Wall 2004 Reconstruction Project Acting Public Works Director/City Engineer Gus Psihoyos recommends initiation of the bidding process for the Villa Street Retaining Wall - 2004 Reconstruction Project, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for September 7,2004. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. t/L 1\- {it C~ 1 IlL l,t Micnael c. Van Milligen "'" MCVM/jh Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager Gus Psihoyos, Acting Public Works Director/City Engineer c' -,~ , (" D~ ~ck5r~ MEMORANDUM July 27, 2004 FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager D Gus Psihoyos, Acting Public Works Director ß . TO: SUBJECT: Villa Street Retaining Wall 2004 Reconstruction Project INTRODUCTION The enclosed resolutions authorize the public bidding procedures for the Villa Street Retaining Wall - 2004 Reconstruction Project. BACKGROUND Over the past several years, staff has monitored the deteriorating condition of the limestone retaining wall adjacent to Villa Street, between Rush Street and Cleveland Avenue. As a result of the rain events on the weekend of May 22nd, staff observed a large sink hole and additional movement at the top of the Villa Street Retaining Wall. In the interest of public safety, the wall was dismantled and excavated. DISCUSSION The Villa Street retaining wall will be reconstructed with limestone to match the remaining wall sections to the north and south and will be in conformance with the City's native historic bluffs and character of the neighborhood. The street and storm sewer system will also be repaired with the wall project. The existing wall has limestone piers with cable guardrail, which extends the entire length of the wall top. During the wall dismantlement, the pier caps could not be salvaged. After the wall reconstruction, another project will be developed to reconstruct and replicate the pier caps and to install ornamental wall top railing. The schedule for the project will be as follows: Advertisement for Bids Receipt of Bids Notice of Public Hearing on Plans and Specifications Public Hearing Award of Contract Completion August 6, 2004 August 26, 2004 August 27,2004 September 7,2004 September 7,2004 November 26, 2004 - RECOMMENDATION I would recommend that the City Council establish the date for the public hearing, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for proposals. BUDGET IMPACT Based on historical costs from prior limestone retaining wall projects, the preliminary estimate to reconstruct the Villa Street Retaining Wall is approximately $250,000. Due to the Presidential Disaster Declaration for Dubuque County, the Villa Street Retaining Wall Reconstruction Project will be eligible for FEMA funding. Staff is currently working with FEMA representatives on project documentation and submittals to secure funding. The current project cost breakdown is: FEMA State of Iowa City 75% 10% 15% $ 187,500.00 25,000.00 37,500.00 $ 250,000.00 Total Project Cost There are sufficient funds available for the project in the Fiscal Year 2005 General Retaining Wall Repair budget in the amount of $69,600, leaving a balance of approximately $32,100 for future wall repair and reconstruction projects. ACTION TO BE TAKEN The City Council is requested to establish the date for the public hearing and to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for proposals through adoption of the enclosed resolutions. Prepared by Robert D. Schiesl, Civil Engineer cc: Dawn Lang, Budget Director D~ ~ck~ MEMORANDUM July 28, 2004 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Villa Street Retaining Wall 2004 Reconstruction Project Acting Public Works Director/City Engineer Gus Psihoyos recommends initiation of the bidding process for the Villa Street Retaining Wall - 2004 Reconstruction Project, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for September 7, 2004. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. t!11\-l/{ ~ ~'1 . ,1L i /t Micnael C. Van Milligen "'" MCVM/jh Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager Gus Psihoyos, Acting Public Works Director/City Engineer ~, '-' D~ ~ck~ MEMORANDUM July 27, 2004 FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager D Gus Psihoyos, Acting Public Works Director ß . TO: SUBJECT: Villa Street Retaining Wall 2004 Reconstruction Project INTRODUCTION The enclosed resolutions authorize the public bidding procedures for the Villa Street Retaining Wall - 2004 Reconstruction Project. BACKGROUND Over the past several years, staff has monitored the deteriorating condition of the limestone retaining wall adjacent to Villa Street, between Rush Street and Cleveland Avenue. As a result of the rain events on the weekend of May 22nd, staff observed a large sink hole and additional movement at the top of the Villa Street Retaining Wall. In the interest of public safety, the wall was dismantled and excavated. DISCUSSION The Villa Street retaining wall will be reconstructed with limestone to match the remaining wall sections to the north and south and will be in conformance with the City's native historic bluffs and character of the neighborhood. The street and storm sewer system will also be repaired with the wall project. The existing wall has limestone piers with cable guardrail, which extends the entire length of the wall top. During the wall dismantlement, the pier caps could not be salvaged. After the wall reconstruction, another project will be developed to reconstruct and replicate the pier caps and to install ornamental wall top railing, The schedule for the project will be as follows: Advertisement for Bids Receipt of Bids Notice of Public Hearing on Plans and Specifications Public Hearing Award of Contract Completion August 6, 2004 August 26. 2004 August 27, 2004 September 7,2004 September 7,2004 November 26, 2004 RECOMMENDATION I would recommend that the City Council establish the date for the public hearing, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for proposals. BUDGET IMPACT Based on historical costs from prior limestone retaining wall projects, the preliminary estimate to reconstruct the Villa Street Retaining Wall is approximately $250,000. Due to the Presidential Disaster Declaration for Dubuque County, the Villa Street Retaining Wall Reconstruction Project will be eligible for FEMA funding. Staff is currently working with FEMA representatives on project documentation and submittals to secure funding. The current project cost breakdown is: FEMA State of Iowa City 75% 10% 15% $ 187,500.00 25,000.00 37.500.00 $ 250,000.00 Total Project Cost There are sufficient funds available for the project in the Fiscal Year 2005 General Retaining Wall Repair budget in the amount of $69,600, leaving a balance of approximately $32,100 for future wall repair and reconstruction projects. ACTION TO BE TAKEN The City Council is requested to establish the date for the public hearing and to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for proposals through adoption of the enclosed resolutions. Prepared by Robert D. Schiesl, Civil Engineer cc: Dawn Lang, Budget Director RESOLUTION NO. 310-04 PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: That the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Villa Street Retaining Wall Project, in the estimated amount $250,000.00 are hereby approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection. Passed, adopted and approved this 2nd day of August, 2004. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk ~£2J RESOLUTION NO. 311-04 FIXING DATE OF HEARING ON PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa has given its preliminary approval on the proposed plans, specifications, and form of contract and placed same on file in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection of the Villa Street Retaining Wall Project. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: That a public hearing will be held on the ih day of September, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. in the Public Library Auditorium at which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the proposed plans and specifications, form of contract and cost of said improvement, and the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause a notice of 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 not less than four days nor more than twenty days prior to the day fixed for its consideration. At the hearing, any interested person may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, contract, or estimated cost of the improvement. Passed, adopted and approved this 2nd day of August, 2004. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 312-04 ORDERING BIDS NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: That the Villa Street Retaining Wall Project is hereby ordered to be advertised for bids for construction. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that 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 as a part of the plans and specifications heretofore adopted. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the construction of the improvements herein provided, to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall not be less than four days nor more than forty-five days prior to the receipt of said bids at 2:00 p.m. on the 26th day of August, 2004. Bids shall be opened and read by the City Clerk at said time and will be submitted to the Council for final action at 6:30 p.m. on the 7!J¡ day of September, 2004. Passed, adopted and approved this 2nd day of August, 2004. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Whereas, on the 28th day of July, 2004, plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost were filed with the City Clerk of Dubuque, Iowa for the Villa Street Retaining Wall 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 - day of ,2004. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk NOTICE TO BIDDERS OF THE RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR THE VILLA STREET RETAINING WALL PROJECT Sealed proposals will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, at the Office of City Clerk in City Hall no later than 2:00 o'clock p.m. on the 26th day of August, 2004, for the Villa Street Retaining Wall Project. Copies of the plans and specifications may be obtained in the City Engineer's office at City Hall. No plan deposit is required. Payment to the contractor will be made from funds as may be legally used for such purposes. All work herein provided for shall be commenced within ten (10) days after the Notice To Proceed has been issued, and shall be fully completed by the November 26, 2004. All bids must be submitted on the Bid Form bound in the specifications. Each bid shall be accompanied by a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety; or a cashier's or certified check payable to the City Treasurer, City of Dubuque, drawn on a bank in Iowa or a bank chartered under the laws of the United States, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bids submitted as security that the bidder will enter into a contract for doing the work and will give bond with proper securities for the faithful performance of the contract in the form attached to the specifications. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. Said bond is to be issued by a responsible surety company approved and acceptable to the City Council, and shall guarantee the faithful performance of the contract and terms and conditions therein contained, and shall guarantee the prompt payment of all materials and labor and protect and save harmless the City of Dubuque, Iowa, .from claims and damages of any kind caused by the operations of the Contractor. Said Bond shall also guarantee the material and the maintenance of the improvement(s) constructed for a minimum period of two (2) years from and after its completion and acceptance by the City Council. No bid submitted by any Contractor which contains a condition or qualification shall be recognized or accepted by the City Council and any letter or communication accompanying the bid which contains a condition or qualification upon the bid which has the effect of qualifying or modifying any provision of the specifications in any manner will be construed as a non-qualifying bid and will be rejected by the City Council as not responsive. All proposals must be made on blanks furnished by the City Engineer and each bidder will be required to state his prices for doing all the items in each section on which he makes a bid and for all things necessary to make a complete job. The Bidder's attention is directed to the City of Dubuque's Affirmative Action Program which is included in the Contract Specifications and the provisions thereof and hereby made a part of the Contract Documents by reference and incorporated therein. The Contractor, when requested by the City of Dubuque, will furnish a statement of his financial and practical qualifications as provided for in the General Requirements of the Specifications. By virtue of statutory authority, a preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the State of Iowa and to Iowa Domestic Labor. The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any technical ties and irregularities. All bids will be publicly opened and read by the City Clerk at 2:00 o'clock p.m. on the 26th day of August, 2004, and will be submitted to the City Council for final action at a meeting to be held in the Public Library Auditorium, 360 West 11th Street, at said City at 6:30 p.m. on the th day of September, 2004. A contract will be awarded at that time or such subsequent time as the City may determine. Published by order of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa and dated this of , 2004. Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES Work herein provided for shall be commenced within the (10) days after notice to proceed has been issued and shall be fully completed by November 26, 2004. For each calendar day that any work shall remain uncompleted beyond the completion schedule, $500.00 per calendar day will be assessed, not as a penalty but as predetermined and agreed liquidated damages. The contractor will be separately invoiced for this amount, and final payment will be withheld until payment has been made of this invoice. The assessment of liquidated damages shall not constitute a waiver of the City's right to collect any additional damages which the City may sustain by failure of the contractor to carry out the terms of his contract. An extension of the contract period may be granted by the City for any of the following reasons: 1. Additional work resulting from a modification of the plans. 2. Delays caused by the City. 3. Other reasons beyond the control of the Contractor, which in the City's opinion, would justify such extension.