HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-10-03 I02B NW Douglas Pkwy Traffic Signals, NW 10th St and N Warrior Ln_Award ContractAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: October 3, 2022
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of resolution awarding contract [NW Douglas
Parkway Traffic Signals Project, NW 10th Street and N Warrior Lane]
FORMAT:Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: This project includes all materials, labor and
equipment necessary for the construction of the NW Douglas Parkway Traffic Signals at NW 10th
Street and N Warrior Lane in the northwest region of Waukee. Construction of traffic signals at
the NW Douglas Parkway & NW 10th Street and NW Douglas Parkway & N Warrior Lane
intersections. Construction includes fiber optic cable installation from NW Douglas Parkway &
NW 2nd Street to NW Douglas Parkway & N Warrior Lane intersection and necessary
communication connections for each intersection.
Bids were received on September 28, 2022, with three general contractors submitting bids. The
engineer’s estimate for the project was $739,200.00, The apparent low bid was submitted by Iowa
Signal of Grimes, Iowa for $692,856.59. Snyder and Associates recommends award of the
contract to the low bidder, Iowa Signal of Grimes, Iowa, in the amount of $692,856.59. This bid
is approximately 6.3% below the engineer’s estimate.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: $692,856.59
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff recommend approval of the resolution awarding
the contract to Iowa Signal of Grimes, Iowa [NW Douglas Parkway Traffic Signals Project, NW
10th Street and N Warrior Lane]
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Bid Summary
II. Letter of Recommendation
PREPARED BY:Beth Richardson
REVIEWED BY:Rudy Koester RK
I2B
RESOLUTION 2022-
RESOLUTION MAKING AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT FOR THE NW DOUGLAS PKWY TRAFFIC
SIGNALS AT NW 10TH STREET AND N WARRIOR LANE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, STATE
OF IOWA:
Section 1.That the following bid for the construction of certain public improvements
described in general as the NW Douglas Pkwy Traffic Signals at NW 10th Street and N Warrior
Lane, described in the plans and specifications heretofore adopted by this Council on October 3,
2022, be and is hereby accepted, the same being the lowest responsive, responsible bid received
for such work, as follows:
Contractor:Iowa Signal, Inc.,of Grimes, IA
Amount of bid:$692,856.59
Portion of project:All construction work
Section 2.That the Mayor and Clerk are hereby directed to execute the contract with the
contractor for the construction of the public improvements, such contract not to be binding on the
City until approved by this Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of October, 2022.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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September 29, 2022
Mr. Rudy Koester
Public Works Director
City of Waukee
805 University Avenue
Waukee, IA 50263
RE: RECEIPT OF BIDS AND RECOMMENDATION OF AWARD
NW DOUGLAS PKWY TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT NW 10TH STREET AND N WARRIOR
LANE
PROJECT NUMBER: 122.0090.01
Dear Rudy:
Bids were received for the NW Douglas Pkwy Traffic Signals at NW 10th St and N Warrior Ln
project at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Three bids were received and opened
ranging from $692,856.59 to $870,192.00. Our opinion of probable construction cost was
$739,200. The low bid was submitted by Iowa Signal, Inc. of Grimes, Iowa. We were pleased
with the interest from contractors and the number of bids received.
The low bidder is primarily a signal contractor, performs larger signal maintenance work and has
constructed several of the traffic signals for the City of Waukee.
We recommend award of the contract to the low bidder, Iowa Signal, Inc. They have a long
history of successful projects and are fully capable of successfully carrying out the requirements
of the contract.
Sincerely,
SNYDER & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Todd Knox, P.E., PTOE
Project Manager
TABULATION OF BIDS
NW Douglas Pkwy Traffic Signals
City of Waukee
S&A Project No. 122.0090.01
Bid Date/Time: September 28, 2022 at 2:00 PM
ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE TOTAL PRICE TOTAL PRICE TOTAL PRICE
1 Traffic Signal, NW Douglas Pkwy & NW 10th St LS 1 343,000.00$ 343,000.00$ 335,000.00$ 335,000.00$ 398,247.00$ 398,247.00$ 355,682.00$ 355,682.00$
2 Traffic Signal, NW Douglas Pkwy & N Warrior Ln LS 1 331,000.00$ 331,000.00$ 350,856.59$ 350,856.59$ 397,393.00$ 397,393.00$ 335,941.00$ 335,941.00$
3 Temporary Traffic Control LS 1 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 4,500.00$ 4,500.00$ 22,722.00$ 22,722.00$ 6,500.00$ 6,500.00$
4 Mobilization LS 1 20,000.00$ 20,000.00$ 2,500.00$ 2,500.00$ 51,830.00$ 51,830.00$ 4,500.00$ 4,500.00$
Contingency 5% 35,200.00$
TOTAL BID:739,200.00$ 692,856.59$ 870,192.00$ 702,623.00$
BID SECURITY:10% 10% 10%
BID SECURITY:Acknowledged Acknowledged Acknowledged
UNIT PRICE
Voltmer, Inc.
Decorah, IA
3
Van Maanen Electric, Inc.
Newton, IA
UNIT PRICE
21
ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE Iowa Signal, Inc.
Grimes, IA
UNIT PRICE
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