HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-07-08-J02B Transite Water Main Replacement Phase 1_Reject BidsAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: July 8, 2019
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution rejecting bids [Transite Water Main
Replacement Phase 1 Project]
FORMAT:Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The City received bids on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. The
low bid was submitted by Synergy Contracting, LLC of Bondurant, Iowa in the amount of
$736,638.00. The engineer’s estimate of cost for the construction of the project was $560,000.00. The
wet spring conditions and strong economy have given most contractors a significant backlog of work,
making many unavailable to bid. This project is not considered critical from a timing perspective
therefore revaluating the scope of the project, extending the completion date and rebidding in the fall
would most likely improve the quality of the bids.
Based on the bids received, Veenstra & Kimm, Inc recommend the City reject all bids, and rebid the
project at a later date.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution to reject all bids.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Resolution
II. Letter of Recommendation and Bid Tab
PREPARED BY: Beth Richardson
REVIEWED BY: Rudy Koester
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION:
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RESOLUTION 19-
RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS FOR THE TRANSITE
WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT - PHASE 1
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,
STATE OF IOWA:
WHEREAS, on the 13th day of June, 2019, plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimate of cost were filed with the Clerk for the construction of certain public improvements
described in general as the Transite Water Main Replacement - Phase 1;
WHEREAS, on June 3, 2019, the Council determined that it was necessary and advisable
to construct certain public improvements described in general as the Transite Water Main
Replacement - Phase 1;
WHEREAS, notice of hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of
cost for the public improvements was published as required by law;
WHEREAS, on June 26, 2019, the date fixed as the date for receiving bids, all bids
submitted exceeded the engineer’s estimate of cost; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined it is in the best interest of the City to reject the
bids.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WAUKEE, STATE OF IOWA:
Section 1. That all bids received for the construction of certain public improvements
described in general as construction of the Transite Water Main Replacement - Phase 1, be and is
hereby rejected.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 8th day of July, 2018.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk