City of Grand IslandTuesday, May 26, 2020
Council Session
Item G-7
#2020-123 - Approving Bid Award for Moores Creek Drain Extension- North Road to Engleman Road; Project No. 2020-D-1
Staff Contact: John Collins, P.E. - Public Works Director
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Council Agenda Memo
From: Keith Kurz PE, Assistant Public Works Director
Meeting: May 26, 2020
Subject: Approving Bid Award for Moores Creek Drain Extension- North Road to Engleman Road; Project No. 2020-D-1
Presenter(s): John Collins PE, Public Works Director
Background
On April 21, 2020 the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department advertised for bids for Moores Creek Drain Extension- North Road to Engleman Road; Project No. 2020-D-1. The bid package for this project was sent to thirteen (13) potential bidders.
This project will build a portion of the Moores Creek Drainage Ditch extension, which will develop drainage to the southwest, serve current areas, as well as the proposed US Highway 30 realignment project. This portion of Moores Creek will provide a drainage outlet to the rapidly expanding Copper Creek Subdivision. The proposed route is shown on the attached exhibit.
Discussion
Seven (7) bids were received and opened on May 14, 2020. The Engineering Division of the Public Works Department and the Purchasing Division of the City Attorney’s Office have reviewed the bids that were received. A summary of the bids is shown below.
Bidder Exceptions Bid PriceMid Nebraska Land Developers, LLC of Aurora, NE None $239,593.20Van Kirk Sand & Gravel of Sutton, NE None $248,429.80Blessing Construction of Kearney, NE None $256,454.35Island Landhandlers, LLC of Grand Island, NE None $297,366.20Myers Construction, Inc. of Broken Bow, NE None $341,304.40AMP Works, LLC of Grand Island, NE None $369,920.89*B-D Construction, Inc. of Columbus, NE None $543,207.00*Corrected Bid
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The bid of Mid Nebraska Land Developers, LLC of Aurora, Nebraska is considered fair and reasonable and is well below the engineer’s estimate.
Funds are available in Account No. 40000400-2000-40014.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Council may:
1. Move to approve2. Refer the issue to a Committee3. Postpone the issue to future date4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the bid award to Mid Nebraska Land Developers of Aurora, Nebraska in the amount of $239,593.20.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the bid award.
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Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE: May 14, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.
FOR: Moores Creek Drain Extension – North Road to Engleman Road;
Project No. 2020-D-1
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ESTIMATE: $422,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 40000400-2000-40014
PUBLICATION DATE: April 21, 2020
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 13
SUMMARY
Bidder: Mid Nebraska Land Developers, LLC AMP Works. LLC
Aurora, NE Grand Island, NE
Bid Security: Cashier’s Check Western Surety Co.
Exceptions: None None
Bid Price: $239,593.20 $369,922.20
Bidder: Island Landhandlers, Inc. Blessing, LLC
Grand Island, NE Kearney
Bid Security: Universal Surety Co. Hudson Insurance Co.
Exceptions: None None
Bid Price: $297,366.20 $256,454.35
Bidder: Myers Construction, Inc. Van Kirk Bros. Contracting
Broken Bow, NE Sutton, NE
Bid Security: United Fire & Casualty Co. Universal Surety Co.
Exceptions: None None
Bid Price: $341,304.40 $248,429.80
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Bidder: B-D Construction, Inc.
Columbus, NE
Bid Security: North American Specialty Ins. Co.
Exceptions: None
Bid Price: $543,207.00
cc: John Collins, Public Works Director Catrina DeLosh, PW Admin. Coordinator
Jerry Janulewicz, City Administrator Patrick Brown, Finance Director
Stacy Nonhof, Purchasing Agent Tim Golka, PW Engineer I
P2210
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
2020-D-1 MOORE'S CREEK DRAIN EXTENSIONPROJECT LOCATION EXHIBIT
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
N
OLD POTASH HIGHWAY
NORTH R
OAD
ENGLEMAN R
OAD
STOLLEY PARK ROAD
2020-D-1 MOORE'S CREEK DRAIN EXTENSION(NORTH ROAD TO ENGLEMAN ROAD)
FUTURE HIGHWAY 30 REALIGNMENT
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Approved as to Form ¤ ___________May 22, 2020 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2020-123
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Moors Creek drain Extension- North Road to Engleman Road; Project No. 2020-D-1, according to plans and specifications on file with the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, on May 14, 2020 bids were received, opened, and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Mid Nebraska Land Developers, LLC of Aurora, Nebraska submitted a bid in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $239,593.20; and
WHEREAS, Mid Nebraska Land Developers, LLC’s bid is considered fair and reasonable for such project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Mid Nebraska Land Developers, LLC of Aurora, Nebraska in the amount of $239,593.20 for Moores Creek Drain Extension- North Road to Engleman Road; Project No. 2020-D-1 is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with such contractor for such project on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 26, 2020.
_______________________________________Roger G. Steele, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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