R2006-181 ACCEPTING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT

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' �y Engineering & Infrastructure Memorandum NO. 2006-67 November 13, 2006 TO: Honorable Mayor Osborne and City Council FROM: Steve Garm ity Manager Matthew C. e ell, P.E.,Acting Director of Engineering & Infrastructu� M. Travis Stan y, Civil Engineer I�l �/v- SUBJECT: CDBG Sidewalk Ramp Project, City Project 06-22 SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by staff that the City Council approve the attached resolution which authorizes awarding the contract for the CDBG Sidewalk Replacement Project, City Project 06- 22, to WAS CON Co., as the lowest, responsible bidder in the amount of$57,739.00, and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the contract, and the City Clerk to attest. BACKGROUND: The purpose of this proj ect is to install new sidewalk ramps at intersections without ramps and replace deteriorated sidewalk ramps in the various locations around the City. The proposed work will be in the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) eligible neighborhoods. The project plans and specifications were prepared by Engineering Division staff. The project was advertised October 26, and November 2, 2006, and bids were opened on November 13, 2006. The results for the letting are as follows: Compared to Engineer's Est. Bidder Bid Price Over (-Under) Engineer's Estimate $80,602.75 ---- WAS CON Co. $57,739.00 ( -28.37 %) Christy-Foltz, Inc. $101,842.00 26.35 % WAS CON Co. provided the low bid for the proposed work. WAS CON Co. has successfully completed several sidewalk projects for the City. Staff recommends that the City Council award a contract with WAS CON Co. to perform the CDBG Sidewalk Ramp Project. POTENTIAL OBJECTION: There are no known objections to this resolution and bid award.