R2013-67 ACCEPTING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT

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The project plans and specifications were prepared by Bainbridge, Gee, Milanski &Associates (BGM). The project was advertised on May 7, 2013, and bids were opened on Friday, June 21, 2013. The results for the letting for each division are as follows: Lake Shore Drive Sewer—Division A: The results for the letting are as follows: Compared to Engineer's Estimate Bidder Bid Price Over(-Under) SAK Construction, LLC $4,177,792.75 (-31.92%) Engineer's Estimate $6,136,881.00 ---------- SAK Construction, LLC, provided the sole bid for the proposed work. SAK is a major national contractor from O'Fallon, Missouri that specializes in spiral wound sewer lining as described in Appendix B. SAK has not completed work in the City before; BGM has investigated their work record and has provided a recommendation(attached) stating that SAK is able to complete the work as specified. They have successfully completed similar projects in other communities. This project will be completed in accordance with the federal Davis Bacon Wage laws. Upon approval of the contract by the City Council, the Contractor will receive a "Notice of Intent to Award." The contract will be forwarded to the IEPA for formal loan approval. Upon receiving approval for a loan from the IEPA along with a contract bond and insurance, the City will issue an approval to proceed with the work. Staff recommends that the City Council approve a contract with SAK Construction, LLC, to perform Division A of the Lake Shore Drive Sewer Rehabilitation Project. Lake Shore Drive Sewer—Division B: The results for the letting are as follows: Compared to Engineer's Estimate Bidder Bid Price Over(-Under) Insituform Technologies USA, LLC $1,348,734.25 (-4.08%) SAK Construction, LLC $1,368,413.00 (-2.68%) Hoerr Construction, Inc. $1,671,623.00 18.88% Michels Corporation $2,198,765.00 56.37% Engineer's Estimate $1,406,163.00 ---------- Insituform.Technologies USA, LLC, provided the lowest responsible bid for the proposed work. Insituform is a major national contractor located in Chesterfield, Missouri that specializes in cured in place sewer lining as described in Appendix B. Insituform has completed many sewer lining projects in the City. BGM has investigated their work record and has provided a recommendation(attached) stating that Insituform is able to complete the work as specified. This project will be completed in accordance with the federal Davis Bacon Wage laws. Upon approval of the contract by the City Council, the Contractor will receive a "Notice of Intent to Award." The contract will be forwarded to the IEPA for formal loan approval. Upon receiving Page 13