HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/17/1999 (2) PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
May 17, 1999
4:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Getty, Anders.
Members absent: Collier.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Anders that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two.
Absent: Collier. Motion carried.
Moved by Anders, seconded by Getty that the request of the Superintendent of Water
Pollution/Flood Control to purchase castings at a cost of$5,279.00 be approved. Ayes: Two.
Absent: Collier. Motion carried.
The request of the Associate Engineer for authorization to seek bids for the F.Y. 1998 Midport
Signage and Landscaping—Phase I, Midport Boulevard, Contract No. 578, was reviewed. Bids
were received for this project last October, but they were substantially over the consultant's
estimate and all bids were rejected. Craig Ritland Landscape Architect has proposed a plan to
piecemeal the construction work with the city being the general contractor. City crews will
perform the earthwork construction of berm, landscaping, seeding and lighting. The sign
foundations and footings, limestone sign walls and aluminum letters will be let for bid. The
estimated total cost is $64,500.00. Moved by Anders, seconded by Getty that the proposed plan
be approved and staff be authorized to seek bids for work to be performed by the contractor and
obtain quotes for material. Ayes: Two. Absent: Collier. Motion carried.
The F.Y. 1999 218/Cedar Valley Lakes Trail—Phase III, STP-ES-8155(33)-81-07, Contract
No. 585, was reviewed. The above recreational trail project was let through the Iowa
Department of Transportation on April 27, 1999 with the following bids:
Bidder Bid Amount
Peterson Contractors, Inc. $673,385.11
Rampart Corporation $721,413.25
The City of Evansdale is a partner on this project which connects the Cedar Valley Nature Trail
with a recently constructed trail along Washington Street. The breakdown of the project is as
follows:
City of Waterloo City of Evansdale
Based on Peterson's Bid $111,327.00 $87,538.00
Based on Project Budget $ 82,578.00 $48,302.00
Total Difference $ 28,749.00 $39,236.00
As the contracting authority, the city needs to decide whether to accept or reject the bids or to
award a contract to the low bidder, Peterson Contractors, Inc. Public concern has been expressed
about utilization of existing sidewalks along Black Hawk Street from 15th Street to 18t Street for
the recreational trail purpose of the project. Earth Tech, the project consultant, has put together
another option which includes designating part of Black Hawk Street as a recreational trail. This
would require the elimination of parking along Black Hawk Street from 15t Street to 18t Street.
This plan will reduce the project cost by $17,000.00. Moved by Anders, seconded by Getty to
accept the low bid from Peterson Contractors, Inc., minus $17,000.00, and that Black Hawk
Street from 15th Street to 18t Street be designated as a recreational trail, subject to City of
Evansdale approving their portion of the project. Ayes: Two. Absent: Collier. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Getty, seconded by Anders that
the meeting be adjourned at 4:50 p.m. Ayes: Two. Absent: Collier. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk