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Approval to award bid for Interstate 40 - 8” Force Main Crossings – Hwy 127 & Genesis Road
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SUMMARY: Bids were received for the Interstate 40 - 8” Force Main Crossings – Hwy 127 & Genesis Road project on August 26, 2025. A certified bid tabulation is attached.
The low bidder, Norris Brothers Excavation LLC, did not finish the last project that the City contracted with them. Eight months after the contract completion date, the City was verbally notified by Jacob Norris that Norris Brothers Excavating could not complete the project. The final project clean-up was completed by City Crews. All additional expenses paid or incurred by the City added up to be $52,933.52. This does not include attorney expenses and in-house engineering administration.
The recommendation is to award the bid to Cleary Construction, Inc. in the amount of $2,150,738.00. Cleary Construction is the next lowest, most responsible bidder.
BUDGET ACCOUNT:
Recommended Action
NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve/award the bid.