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<br /> If awarded, the contract requires project completion by October 31,2011.
<br /> Director Wyffels explained the there be an opportunity to reduce costs, as PVC piping is less expensive
<br /> than ductile iron.
<br /> This project will be funded from a combination of City of New Brighton general taxes, Municipal State
<br /> Aid funds, special assessments, and utility enterprise funds.
<br /> Councilmember Burg questioned how PVC and ductile compare. Director Wyffels stated ductile has a
<br /> very good track record, as well as PVC. It was noted that ductile is easier to locate.
<br /> Councilmember Phillips commented that he is not in favor of negotiated deducts, and would be in
<br /> agreement with using the ductile iron.
<br /> Councilmember Burg questioned the long term effects of both the PVC and ductile, specifically tree
<br /> roots. Director Wyffels root problem occur more in sewer lines than in water main lines.
<br /> Motion by Councilmember Phillips,seconded by Councilmember Samuelson to accept the bids and
<br /> adopt the attached resolution awarding a contract for City Project 11-1, 2011 Street
<br /> Rehabilitation to the lowest responsible bidder, Hardrives, Inc., in the amount of$1,089,257.30,
<br /> and authorize staff to negotiate deduct changes as appropriate.
<br /> 5 Ayes,0 Nays-Motion Carried
<br /> 5. Consideration of Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding a Contract for Project 11-3,2011 5.Consideration of
<br /> Resolution Accepting
<br /> Pavement Management Program and Project 11-8,New Brighton Community Center Parking Bids and Awarding a
<br /> Lot. Report No. 11-209. Resolution No. 11-076. Contract for Project 11-
<br /> 3,2011 Pavement
<br /> Management Program
<br /> City Manger Lotter noted this item is part of a recently negotiated agreement between the City and Project 11-8,New
<br /> of New Brighton and Ramsey County. Brighton Community
<br /> Center Parking Lot
<br /> Craig09.
<br /> Schlichting,Engineer rted the followingeight bids were received: Report No.t o 11-
<br /> g, � I�pO � Resolution No.11-0'76
<br /> Peterson Companies, Inc. $324,550.98
<br /> Belair Excavating $346,467.02
<br /> Ace Blacktop,Inc. $353,995.60
<br /> Frattalone Companies,Inc. $377,745.51
<br /> Sunram Construction, Inc. $378,551.00
<br /> Midwest Asphalt Corp. $399,363.25
<br /> Buck Blacktop, Inc. $399,796.14
<br /> Bituminous Roadways, Inc. $423,884.30
<br /> The low bid of$324,550.98 was submitted by Peterson Companies, Inc. is 5.2 percent above the
<br /> engineer's estimate of$308,620.85.
<br /> City Project 11-3 consists of the following: 1) The removal and replacement of the bituminous
<br /> surfacing in Hansen Park along with the addition a bituminous trail connection to the existing
<br /> neighborhood shelter, and the installation of a biofiltration basin. 2) The relocation of the Silver Oaks
<br /> Park hard court. 3)An overlay for the hard court and trail at Vermont Park.
<br /> City Project 11-8 includes the construction of 51 additional parking stalls, a concrete sidewalk, and
<br /> storm water improvements to meet Rice Creek Watershed District requirements. As a part of the
<br /> discussions with PREC, parking lot lighting, wider concrete sidewalks, and additional pedestrian curb
<br /> ramps were added to this project. This added some additional cost that was not provided for in the
<br /> original cost estimates.
<br /> The bids are consistent with the engineer's estimate,with the exception of the storm water
<br /> improvements as part of City Project 11-3. To meet current storm water improvement guidelines,
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