Resolution Awarding a Quote for the 2026 Crack Sealing Project
Recorded in the minutes as “Resolution Awarding a Quote for the 2026 Crack Sealing Project”. Carried unanimously; names not recorded. Amount in the record: $135,250.
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Recorded in the minutes as: “1. Resolution Awarding a Quote for the 2026 Crack Sealing Project. Motion: Moved by Klein, seconded by Mahler awarding the Quote for the 2026 Crack Sealing Project. On February 11, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. quotes were received for the 2026 Crack Sealing Project. Two quotes were received, all quoters were responsive and quotes for the total price are summarized as follows: Quoter City Amount Parking Lot Specialties, LLC Carlisle, Iowa $32,430.00 Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC Plover, WI $135,250.00 The engineer’s estimate for the base quote of the 2026 Crack Sealing Project was $38,370.00. Parking Lot Specialties, LLC was 15.5% below the engineer’s estimate for the project and determined to be the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Bolton and Menk, Inc. reviewed the quote documents submitted and was satisfied with responses given. Bolton and Menk recommended award of the 2026 Crack Sealing Project to Parking Lot Specialties, LLC for a quote amount of $32,430.00. Councilmember Shelly asked about the disparity between the bids. Jacob Ahrens, Engineer, Bolton and Menk, said that if the bid from Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC would have been the only bid received, he would have recommended not accepting the bid. Parking Lot Specialties has worked with the City on the last three cycles of crack sealing with great results”.
Motion as recorded: “Moved by Klein, seconded by Mahler awarding the Quote for the 2026 Crack Sealing Project. On February 11, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. quotes were received for the 2026 Crack Sealing Project. Two quotes were received, all quoters were responsive and quotes for the total price are summarized as follows: Quoter City Amount Parking Lot Specialties, LLC Carlisle, Iowa $32,430.00 Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC Plover, WI $135,250.00 The engineer’s estimate for the base quote of the 2026 Crack Sealing Project was $38,370.00. Parking Lot Specialties, LLC was 15.5% below the engineer’s estimate for the project and determined to be the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Bolton and Menk, Inc. reviewed the quote documents submitted and was satisfied with responses given. Bolton and Menk recommended award of the 2026 Crack Sealing Project to Parking Lot Specialties, LLC for a quote amount of $32,430.00. Councilmember Shelly asked about the disparity between the bids. Jacob Ahrens, Engineer, Bolton and Menk, said that if the bid from Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC would have been the only bid received, he would have recommended not accepting the bid. Parking Lot Specialties has worked with the City on the last three cycles of crack sealing with great results”.
Source Full minutes for the whole Feb 17, 2026 meeting (saved copy) · All votes at this meeting