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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 6 B. Resolution #99-27, Receive Bids, 1999 Storm Water Management Utility Ditch Cleaning Project (Base Bid) and Arden Manor Park Improvements (Alternate) . Mr. Brown explained that bids were received and opened for the McClung Drive Drainage Improvements and Arden Manor Park Improvement projects on September 8, 1999. Bids were received from two contractors. Both bids had proper bid guarantees in the amount often percent as required. The bids ranged from $158,617.45 to $181,930.75. Nadeau Utility, Inc. was the low bid at $6,400 below the Engineer's estimate and reflected a reasonable price for the work. The City Engineer has had no direct experience working with Nadeau Utility, Inc. or the proposed subcontractors. However, other project managers at BRW have had experience with the contractor and have indicated that the projects required above average oversight on the part of the Owner/Engineer, but that the final projects were completed satisfactorily. The work included in these projects would not be particularly difficult, although the McClung Drive work was located within several private properties and will require significant coordination with residents and attention to detail with regard to final restoration of the project site. Based upon the type of work included in the project and comments from other BRW staff, it was the opinion of the City Engineer that Nadeau Utility, Inc. would be capable of completing the project satisfactorily. . The Base Bid amount for was for work associated with the McClung Drive Drainage Improvements Project. The Bid Alternative #1 amount was for work associated with the Arden Manor Park Improvements. If the Council elected to only award the Base Bid for the McClung Drive Drainage Improvements, the total contract amount would be $31,916.50. The tentative schedule would begin the project on September 20, ] 999 with the McClung Drive Drainage Improvements being completed October I, 1999 and the Arden Manor Park Improvements being completed on November ]5, 1999. Mr. Brown advised that staff recommends the City Council award the 1999 Storm Water Management Utility Ditch Cleaning Project (Base Bid) and Arden Manor Park Improvements (Alternate) to Nadeau Utility, Inc. for an amonnt not to exceed $158,617.45. Councilmember Malone noted that Bid Alternative #] for the Arden Manor Park would be dependent upon the decision made in agenda item 7C, Conveyance of Property from the Arden Manor Mobi]e Home Park. He suggested that the Base Bid be awarded as a separate motion from Bid Alternate # 1, the Arden Manor Park Improvements. The City Council concurred. Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve Reso]ution #99-27, Part A, awarding the 1999 Storm Water Management Utility Ditch Cleaning Project (Base Bid) to Nadeau Utility, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $3] ,916.50. . Councilmember Larson noted that Mr. Brown had indicated little experience with Nadeau Utility, Inc. Additionally, other BRW staff had indicated the contractor required above average MOTION: