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MEMORANDUM
October 31,2006
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Initiation of the Port of Dubuque Storm Sewer Extension - Phase V Project
(CIP 7001050)
City Engineer Gus Psihoyos recommends initiation of the bidding process for the Port of
Dubuque Storm Sewer Extension - Phase V Project, and further recommends that a
public hearing be set for December 4, 2006.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Michael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Gus Psi hoyos, City Engineer
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MEMORANDUM
October 30, 2006
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer yJ Q
SUBJECT: Initiation of the Port of Dubuque Storm Sewer Extension - Phase V
Project (CIP 7001050)
INTRODUCTION
The enclosed resolutions authorize the public bidding procedure for the Port of
Dubuque Storm Sewer Extension - Phase V Project.
BACKGROUND
Phase I included the relocation of storm sewer within the footprint of the Mississippi
River Discovery Center and the extension of the storm sewer east to Bell Street. Phase
II involved the construction of an 84-inch diameter storm sewer from the Welcome
Center north along Bell to 5th Street. Phase III included the extension of the large
diameter storm sewer north along Bell and east along Pine Street to the Star Brewery.
Phase IV Project involved the construction of an 8-foot wide by 7-foot high box culvert
from the junction box at the Portside Building to the Ice Harbor.
To date, the four phases of the storm sewer improvements have resulted in a collector
storm sewer running from the Ice Harbor all the way to Pine Street and the Star
Brewery.
DISCUSSION
The Port of Dubuque Storm Sewer Extension - Phase V Project involves the
construction of approximately 600 feet of 60-inch diameter storm sewer from Bell Street
to the west between the proposed McGraw-Hili development and 5th Street. It will
provide stormwater drainage for the property west of the McGraw-Hili site and north of
5th Street. It is required at this time to coincide with the timeframe established for the
construction and opening of the McGraw-Hili facility and construction of the park
between the McGraw-Hili facility and 5th Street.
The construction cost estimate for the project is:
Construction
Contingency
Engineering
$171,110.00
17,111.00
17,000.00
$205,221.00
Total Project Estimate
The schedule for the project will be as follows:
Advertisement for Bids
Notice of Hearing on Plans & Specifications
Receipt of Bids
Public Hearing
Award of Contract
Final Completion Date
November 10, 2006
November 17, 2006
November 21, 2006
December 4, 2006
December 4, 2006
April 27, 2007
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the City Council establish the date for the public hearing and
authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the Port of Dubuque Storm Sewer
Extension - Phase V Project.
BUDGET IMPACT
The project will be funded with the Fiscal Year 2006 appropriation for the Port of
Dubuque Utility Improvements (CIP 7001050).
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 attached
resolutions.
Prepared by Deron Muehring
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Dawn Lang, Budget Director
Jenny Larson, Budget Director
Steve Sampson Brown, Project Engineer
Deron Muehring, Civil Engineer II
RESOLUTION NO. 531-06
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 Port of Dubuque Storm Sewer Extension - Phase V Project, in the
estimated amount $205,221.00 are hereby approved and ordered filed in the
office of the City Clerk for public inspection.
Passed, adopted and approved this 6th day of November,2006.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 532-06
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
Port of Dubuque Storm Sewer Extension - Phase V 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 4th day of December, 2006, 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 6th day of November, 2006.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 533-06
ORDERING BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Port of Dubuque Storm Sewer Improvements - Phase V 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 21st day of November, 2006. 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 4th day of December, 2006.
Passed, adopted and approved this 6th day of November, 2006
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Notice of public hearing on proposed plans and specifications, proposed
form of contract and estimate of cost for the Port of Dubuque Storm Sewer
Extension - Phase V Project.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: The City Council of Dubuque, Iowa will hold
a public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimate of cost for the Port of Dubuque Storm Sewer Extension - Phase V
Project in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 384, City Code of Iowa, at
6:30 p.m., on the 4th day of December, 2006, in the Public Library Auditorium,
360 West 11th Street, in Dubuque, Iowa. Said proposed plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimate of cost are now on file in the office of the City
Clerk. At said hearing any interested person may appear and file objections
thereto or to the cost of the improvements.
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
,2006.
day of
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
NOTICE TO BIDDERS OF THE RECEIPT OF BIDS
FOR THE PORT OF DUBUQUE STORM SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS - PHASE V 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
21st day of November, 2006, for the Port of Dubuque Storm Sewer
Improvements - Phase V Project.
The Port of Dubuque Storm Sewer Extension - Phase V Project involves
the construction of approximately 600 feet of 60-inch diameter storm sewer from
Bell Street to the west between the proposed McGraw-Hili development and 5th
Street. It will provide stormwater drainage for the property west of the McGraw-
Hill site and north of 5th Street. It is required at this time to coincide with the
timeframe established for the construction and opening of the McGraw-Hili facility
and construction of the park between the McGraw-Hili facility and 5th Street.
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 27th
day of April, 2007.
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%) ofthe 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 21st day of November, 2006, 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 4th day of December, 2006.
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 , 2006.
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 April 27, 2007.
For each calendar day that any work shall remain uncompleted beyond the
completion schedule, $1,000.00 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.