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Discussion and action on Brookhaven and Highland Lane Water line Project Bids
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SUMMARY: Several issues arose prior to the bids being opened for this project. After the bids had been opened it was clear that several of the issues had not been resolved for all bidders. One bidder withdrew his bid at the bid opening before his bid was open and another bidder only bid on a portion of the project.
This project was originally designed to utilize grant funds left over from the downtown waterline replacement project. When the city discovered that easements would be necessary the decision was made that the easements could not be acquired and the project completed in the grant time frame. The project was then put on hold.
By setting the project up for the grant, the line items were divided into two sections which caused some confusion on the bidding and a comment made by a contractor at the pre-bid concerning the existing concrete asbestos line scared some bidders. The project also had a short construction period in order to meet the previous grant deadline. The plans and specifications require adjustment for competitive bidding.
City Staff recommends the rejection of all bids.
BUDGET ACCOUNT: 413-52390-930-013
413-52390-930-014
Recommended Action
NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION: Reject all bids.