Lois Street Sanitary ProjectTHE CITY OF
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MEMORANDUM
December 22. 2006
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Initiation of the Reeder and Lois Street Sanitary Sewer Project
(CIP #7101290 -Reeder and Lois Street Storm Sewer)
City Engineer Gus Psihoyos recommends initiation of the bidding process for the
Reeder and Lois Street Sanitary Sewer Project, and further recommends that a public
hearing be set for February 5, 2007.
I concur with the recommendation and respecttully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Mi hael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
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Dus E MEMORANDUM
December 21, 2006
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manag
FROM: Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Initiation of the Reeder and Lois Street Sanitary Sewer Project
(CIP#7101290 -Reeder and Lois Street Storm Sewer)
INTRODUCTION
The enclosed resolutions authorize the public bidding procedure for the Reeder and
Lois Street Sanitary Sewer Project.
DISCUSSION
The existing sanitary sewer is routed through two storm sewer manholes. Although the
flows are kept separate, during high flows there is the possibility that stormwater can get
into the sanitary sewer system within the manholes. This project will completely
separate the sanitary sewer system from the storm sewer system. It involves the
installation of storm and sanitary structures, pipe, pavement, and associated surface
restoration. The construction cost estimate for the project is:
Construction $ 44,075.32
Contingency 4,407.53
Engineering 6,611.30
Total Cost Estimate $ 55.094.15
The schedule for the project is as follows:
Initiate Public Bidding Process January 3, 2007
Advertisement for Bids January 5, 2007
Receipt of Bids January 25, 2007
Notice of Public Hearing on Plans and Specifications January 19, 2007
Public Hearing February 5, 2007
Award of Contract February 5, 2007
Project Completion Date June 1, 2007
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council establish the date of the public hearing and
authorize the City Clerk to advertise for proposals.
BUDGET IMPACT
The estimate of probable cost for the project is $55,094.15. The project funding
summary is as follows:
CIP No. Fund Description Fund Amount
7101290 Reeder and Lois Street Storm Sewer $33,135.00
7101289 Sanitary Sewer General Repairs 21,959.15
Total Funding _ 41
ACTION REQUESTED
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 Deron Muehring
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Jenny Larson, Budget Director
Deron Muehring, Civil Engineer II
RESOLUTION NO. 9-07
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 Reeder and Lois Street Sanitary Sewer Project, in the estimated
amount of $55,094.15 are hereby approved and ordered filed in the office of the
City Clerk for public inspection.
Passed, adopted and approved this 3rd day of January, 2007.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 8-07
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 Reeder and Lois Street Sanitary Sewer Project, in the estimated
amount of $55,094.15 are hereby approved and ordered filed in the office of the
City Clerk for public inspection.
Passed, adopted and approved this 3rd day of January, 2007
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 9-07
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
Reeder Street and Lois Street Storm Sewer and Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction
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 5~h day of February, 2007, 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 day of , 2007.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 9-0~
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
Reeder Street and Lois Street Storm Sewer and Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction
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 5~h day of February, 2007, 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 3rd -day of Jan ary , 2007.
D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
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anne 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 Reeder Street and Lois Street Storm
Sewer and Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project: This project will completely
separate the sanitary sewer system from the storm sewer system in the area of
Reeder and Lois Streets. It involves the installation of storm and sanitary
structures, pipe, pavement, and associated surface restoration.
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 Reeder Street and Lois Street Storm Sewer and Sanitary
Sewer Reconstruction Project, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 384,
City Code of Iowa, at 6:30 p.m., on the 5~h day of February, 2007, in the Public
Library Auditorium, 360 West 11~h 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 day of
2007.
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 27th day of December, 2006, plans, specifications, form
of contract and estimated cost were filed with the City Clerk of Dubuque, Iowa for
the Reeder and Lois Street Sanitary Sewer 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 , 2007.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO.
ORDERING BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Reeder and Lois Street Sanitary Sewer 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 25~h day of January, 2007. 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 5~h day of February, 2007.
Passed, adopted and approved this day of , 2007.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 10-07
ORDERING BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Reeder and Lois Street Sanitary Sewer Project is hereby ordered
to be advertised forbids 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 25th day of January, 2007. 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 5t" day of February, 2007.
Passed, adopted and approved this 3rd day of January , 2007.
Roy D. Buol Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
NOTICE TO BIDDERS OF THE RECEIPT OF BIDS
FOR THE REEDER AND LOIS STREET SANITARY SEWER 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
25~h day of January, 2007, for the Reeder and Lois Street Sanitary Sewer Project.
Project Description: This project will completely separate the sanitary
sewer system from the storm sewer system in the area of Reeder and Lois
Streets. It involves the installation of storm and sanitary structures, pipe,
pavement, and associated surface restoration.
Copies of the plans and specifications may be obtained in the City
Engineer's office at the 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 151
day of June, 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 eriter 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 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 25th day of January, 2007, 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 5th day of February, 2007. 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 , 2007.
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 June 1, 2007.
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.