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Department Approval: �� � REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Manager Reviewed: „ --� � ?�{- �� .t . � Item Description: Award Bid for S. Qwasso Blvd Earthwork DATE: 10/10/05 ITEM NO.: 3.g Agenda Section: Consent Background: On August 8,2005, the City Council approved the plans and specifications for the S. Qwasso Boulevard reconstruction project. Because of approval timing, we have broken the project into three segments. S. Owasso Boulevard Earthwork (Realignment Surcharge)- This contract consists of the earthwork necessary for the realignment of S. Owasso Boulevard between Matiida and Galtier. The contract includes tree removal, minor pipe work, and the placement of the s�bgrade for the new street alignment. No streets will be closed to complete this work. To prepare the existing soil for the new street, we need to surcharge the existing soils; for the surcharge to work, we need to have it in place for 4 to 6 months. We solicited bids for this portion of the project in September and opened bids on Wednesday, October 5,2005. Based on the bids received, staff recommends awarding the work for this segment of the project. S. OwassQ Boulevard Reconstruction- between Rice Street and Dale Street: This is a Municipal state Aid street, and as such we require state aid approval of the plans. We provided the preliminary plans to the State for review in late August. We anticipate bidding this portion of the project early next year for a construction start in May 2006. Ladyslipper Park Water Quality Improvements- We require review and approval from the Army Corps of Engineers, the Mn Department of Natural Resources, the Mn Pollution Control Agency, Ramsey Conservation District, and the Board of Water and soil resources to proceed with the pond construction. We have started the permitting process with these wetland regulatory agencies regarding our plan to excavate water quality ponds within the Ladyslipper Park wetland. Construction of this portion of the project cannot proceed until the street realignment is completed. We anticipate that this portion of the project will be bid with the road project and under construction next summer. Policy objectives: Based on past practice, the City Council has awarded the contract to the lowest responsible bidder. In the case of S. Owasso Blvd Earthwork, the lowest bidderis Jay Brothers, Inc., of Forest Lake, Minnesota.