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March 28, 2023 Page 5 of 10 Development Schlichting stated the main process for the reclaimed material was that it could be driven on right away. He noted five inches of material would still have to be moved offsite. He reported the reclaimed material strengthens the base or gravel below the roadway. He commented further on the positive stormwater impacts that were achieved by reclaiming the asphalt material. Motion by Councilmember Allen, seconded by Councilmember Abdulle to adopt the resolution ordering Project 23‐1, 2023 Street Rehabilitation as proposed in the Feasibility Study, authorize staff to proceed with the preparation of plans and specifications, and designate the Director of Community Assets and Development as the engineer for this improvement project. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried Council Business 1. Consider Resolution Accepting Bids and Award of Contract for Hansen Park East and Tennis Court Reconstruction. City Manager Massopust indicated Parks and Recreation Director Fink would be presenting this item to the Council. Parks and Recreation Director Fink stated staff received seven bids for the Hansen Park East and Tennis Court Reconstruction project. It was noted a bid tabulation has been completed and all bid totals were verified. The low bid of $2,898,434.32 submitted by Swan Companies, Inc. is six percent above the engineer’s estimate of $2,730,868.40. The low bidder has previously completed park work as Quiring Excavating prior to merging with Swan Companies. WSB has previous experiences with them as Quiring Excavating and believes that they are qualified and capable of performing work of this kind and magnitude. Staff commented further on the project and recommended the Council award of the contract. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas asked if the City has worked with the Swan Company in the past. Parks and Recreation Director Fink reported this company has not worked in New Brighton before, but noted WSB has experience with this company. Candace Amberg, WSB, explained this company merged with a company she was familiar with and she has had good results with them in the past. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas requested further information regarding excavation/embankment and sewer piping work that would be done. Ms. Amberg commented on the stormwater portion of the bid in further detail noting this was a very difficult site to work with. She reported soil borings were taken and the area has a great deal of peat. She estimated the excavation/ embankment work would cost $200,000 and the sewer piping would cost an additional $200,000. She explained additional soil correction work may be needed once the site was excavated. Councilmember Abdulle questioned how the ballfields will be used. Parks and Recreation Director Fink described how the park would have two baseball fields, noting one could also be used for soccer. Councilmember Allen stated he was proud of the fact this park had one of the first disc golf courses in the metro area. Parks and Recreation Director Fink reported the disc golf course in Hansen Park was very unique. Motion by Councilmember Abdulle, seconded by Councilmember Axberg to accept the bids and award a contract for the amount of $2,903,184.32 with Swan Companies to include the base bid of $2,898,434.32 and adding alternate #4 bid of $4,750 for additional over- excavation of poor soils to be used as needed during construction, along with a 10% contingency for an authorized total of $3,193,502.75. Council Business 1. Consider Resolution Accepting Bids and Award of Contract for Hansen Park East and Tennis Court Reconstruction.