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June 14, 2022 Page 4 of 6 they then hold contracts for subcontractors. It fulfills State of Minnesota bidding requirements for procurement. Remaining items that will come before the Council for approval will be any owner procured items (similar to the restroom and shelter building) that the City would want to procure to take advantage of the City’s tax-exempt status. Staff commented further on the proposed improvements and recommended the Council entering into an agreement with Kraus Anderson. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas asked if there would be any construction items held over to the spring. Parks and Recreation Director Fink stated the goal would be to complete the entire project this fall, but noted procurement issues may exist. Dan Kjellberg, Kraus Anderson, reported the goal was to be done with this project this fall. Motion by Councilmember Dunsworth, seconded by Councilmember Axberg to enter into agreement with Kraus Anderson for Construction Services for the rehabilitation and improvements at Sunny Square Park. A roll call vote was taken. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried 3. Consider Resolution Accepting Bids and Award of Contract for City Project 22-1, 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project. City Manager Massopust indicated Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting would be presenting this item to the Council. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting stated eight bids were received and reviewed by staff on June 1, 2022 for the 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project. A bid tabulation has been completed by the Department of Community Assets and Development and all bid totals were verified. The low bid of $1,896,930.73 submitted by Valley Paving, Inc. is below the engineer’s estimate of $1,900,000. The low bidder, Valley Paving, Inc., has completed work for the City in the past and is qualified and capable of performing work of this kind and magnitude. If awarded, the contract requires project completion by September 30, 2022. This project consists of the reconstruction of approximately 1.78 miles of streets by the removal and replacement of the existing bituminous surfacing, removal and replacement of sections of concrete curb and gutter, storm sewer improvements, hydrant replacements, sanitary sewer improvements, street excavation and grading, bituminous surfacing, and boulevard repair for the streets within the 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project. Councilmember Abdulle thanked staff for all of their hard work on this project. He stated he appreciated the fact that pavement would be reclaimed as part of this project. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting explained the City tries to used reclaimed pavement in all of its projects, but noted there are some times when this process was not possible. Councilmember Abdulle asked if asphalt was the best technology for this project. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting reported this was the case. He explained the hope would be that the price of oil would go back down over time. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas questioned if staff could ask Valley Paving to track the amount of pavement material that was reclaimed for this project. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting commented he could make this request of the vendor. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas inquired what the age of the City’s sewer mains were. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting indicated the City’s sewer mains could be maintained and lined from manhole to manhole without needing full replacement. He reported the City sets aside $200,000 each year to line sewer lines. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas requested further information regarding the City’s street replacement plan and the inflation rate that was written into it. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting commented 3. Consider Resolution Accepting Bids and Award of Contract for City Project 22-1, 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project.