R2008-171 ACCEPTING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT

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• On May 19, 2008 —Council approved Resolution R2008-66 authorizing an amendment to the Engineering agreement with PWC to add $7,500 to agreement. • On May 19, 2008 —Council approved Resolution R2008-67 authorizing a pricing agreement with Sternberg Lighting for downtown street lighting and the purchase of 141uminaries for the 300 Block North Water Street Enhancement Project, City Project 07-03. • On January 22, 2008 —Council approved Resolution 2008-04 authorizing an agreement with Preston Jackson for a Cast Bronze and Stainless Steel Sculpture commemorating the work of Abraham Lincoln and African American Soldiers of the Civil War. An overall view of the proposed plaza area is provided for the Council's information. The work entails sidewalks, planters, general landscaping, and a foundation for the Preston Jackson statue. The project plans and specifications were prepared by PWC Engineering. The project was advertised September 29, 2008, and bids were opened on October 13, 2008. The results for the letting are as follows: Bidders Base Bid % Over/(LJnder) En�. Estimate Otto Baum Co. $257,036.57 (-5.22%) Low Bid Christy-Foltz, Inc $310,252.30 14.40% Mid-States General& Mechanical $361,809.40 33.41% Contracting Corp. Engineer's Estimate $271,192.60 ------ Phil Cochran has reviewed the bids and has recommended Otto Baum Company to the City as the lowest bidder capable of successfully performing the required reconstruction work on North Water Street Plaza. Mr. Cochran's recommendation is attached. Otto Baum is completing the current streetscape work on the 300 block of North Water Street. This Company has completed many successful projects for the City. Staffrecommends that the City Council approve a contract with OBCI to complete the 300 Block North Water Street Plaza Project. Street light poles and luminaries will be purchased under a separate 10 year agreement with Sternberg Lighting that was approved by Council on May 19, 2008. Under the agreement the City will purchase 6 poles with luminaries for$15,342 which includes $15,102 for lights and $240 for shipping. Page ( 2