DR8802-CS 911104 (2)TO: Alan D. Ratliff, City Manager
VIA: ~ary L. Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services
FROm M. Shohre Danes and. Acting City ngineer
SUBJECT: N. ](aye St. Drainage Improvements
DATE: November 4, 1991
The bid opening for the above referenced project was held on October 28,
1991, and there were only two bids received. The apparent low bid is
$190,858.76 from Rhode Construction Company, which is considerably higher
than the available funds of $100,000 (±) for this project.
According to Mr. Terry Mitchell, P.E. of Carter & Burgess, Inc., the main
reason for the increase in cost is due to narrow (in some areas only 5
feet)) drainage easements. This limitation would minimize the use of
machinery for the project, and would require the system to be hand laid
which increases the labor cost.
There are several options available which can be looked at, and our
co~me~ts are provided below:
1) The received bids are not competitive and staff recommends that
the low bid be rejected.
2) This drainage improvement project be rebid again, with an
attempt to have a pre-bid conference, and having alternate pipe
material, etc.
3) In-house resources be evaluated to determine if this project
can be implemented by City Staff. This would require proper
planning and some reprioritization of current projects.
Should you have any questions, please let us know.
Enclosure
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cc:%/~arry Davis, Construction Inspector
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