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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 insewerlines 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 ofResolution Accepting Bids and Awarding a Contract for Project 11-3, 2011
<br />Pavement Management Program and Project 11-8, New Brighton Community Center Patidng
<br />'Lot. ReportNo. 11-209. Resolution No. 11-076.
<br />City Manger Lotter noted this item is part of a recently negotiated agreement between the City
<br />of New Brighton and Ramsey County.
<br />Craig Schlichting, Engineer repotted the following eight bids were received:
<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,
<br />5. Considemon of
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