5.7. SR 05-13-1996CONSULTINGENGINEERS
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May 8, 1996
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Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Elk River
13065 Orono Parkway
P.O. Box 490
Elk River, MN 55330
RE: HILLSIDE CROSSING II CONSTRUCTION BIDS
ITEM 5.7.
Dear Council Members:
We have tabulated the bids received on Thursday, May 2, 1996, for the public
improvements in the Hillside Crossing II development. There were a total of 12 bids
submitted. The following list provides the name of the bidder and the amount of their total
bid:
CIVIL ENGINEERING
ENVIRONMENTAL
MUNICIPAL
:~OLID WAS! E
SURVEYING
TRAFFIC
TRANSPORTATION
ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING:
HVAC
POWER DISTRIBUTION
SCADA
SYSTEM CONTROLS
OFFICES IN:
MINNEAPOLIS
PRIOR LAKE
ST. PAUL
WASECA
Mid-Minnesota Concrete & Excavating
Kober Excavating
W. B. Miller, Inc.
Arcon Construction, Inc.
Ryan Contracting, Inc.
Northdale Construction
Richard Knutson, Inc.
Kadlec Excavating, Inc.
Brown & Cris, Inc.
LaTour Construction, Inc.
Bonine Excavating, Inc.
Barbarossa & Sons
$505,840.62
520,577.69
554,287.49
558,095.54
566,047.90
569.263.42
573.084.58
589770.50
602.868.34
603.318.39
643.347.23
661903.38
As you can see from the number of bidders, there was a substantial amount of interest in
this project. Because it was petitioned by the Developer, there was no formal feasibility
prepared. However, the low bid is approximately $75,000 under the Engineer's estimate.
Mid-Minnesota Concrete & Excavating has not done similar type work in Elk River or
other locations, for that matter. This is a new division and they have just started providing
underground construction. We are familiar with the individual who is partner in the finn
that will head this division, however. Peter Mechtel has approximately 25 years of sewer
and water experience. In the past, he has worked for R. L. Larson Excavating, who has
done similar type projects in the City of Elk River over the years. Because of their status
as a new division, I have asked both Pete and his partner to meet with Rick Foster to
discuss how they plan to attack the project. I have also asked for, and received, a listing
of equipment and crews that will be available to work on the project, a listing of
subcontractors and materials suppliers, and also a tentative schedule to indicate how they
plan to complete the project.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Honorable Mayor and City Council
May 8, 1996
Page Two
After discussing the outcome of the meeting Mid-Minnesota Concrete & Excavating had
with Rick Foster and reviewing the information they supplied to us, I would recommend
award to them as the lowest responsible bidder. Attached is a resolution for the City
Council' s consideration that will accept the bid and authorize the execution of the contract.
If you have any questions regarding this, I will be in attendance at your May 13th City
Council meeting.
Sincerely,
MSA, CONSULTING ENGINEERS
TJM:tw
Attachment
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RESOLUTION 96 -
A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF CONTRACT IN THE MATTER OF THE
HILLSIDE CROSSING II IMPROVEMENT OF 1996
pursuant to Resolution 96-18, competitive bids were solicited and received for the
Hillside Crossing II improvement as set forth in the bid tabulation attached hereto
and incorporated herein by this reference; and
the City Council has considered the amount of the bids and the responsibility of the
bidders and determined that Mid-Minnesota Concrete and Excavating, Inc., is the
lowest responsible bidder;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk River,
Minnesota:
The Mayor and City Administrator are authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of the
City, such contract with Mid-Minnesota Concrete and Excavating, Inc., as is approved by
the City Attorney for the completion of the Hillside Crossing II improvement according
to the approved plans and specifications designated in Resolution 96-18.
The City Administrator is authorized and directed to forthwith return to all bidders the
deposits made with their bids upon execution of the contract above specified.
Passed and adopted this 13th day of May, 1996.
ATTEST:
Henry A. Duitsman, Mayor
Sandra A. Thackeray, City Clerk
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