Resolution concurring with awarding contract: Alice’s Road Improvements Phase 1B Project

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Recorded in the minutes as: “Alice’s Road Improvements Phase 1B Project – B. Resolution: Consideration of approval of a resolution concurring with awarding contract – Motion: to approve the resolution; seconded by Council Member Crone. Public Works Director/City Engineer Koester reviewed the bid tabulation, noting that the apparent low bid was approximately 10% over the project engineer’s estimate; however, the Phase 1A bid had been below the estimate so the total of both projects remained under budget. He recommended concurring with the City of Clive award of contract to Mainline Construction of Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $2,611,078.91. Mayor Clarke asked if the contractor had contributed to Phase 1A construction delays; Mr. Koester replied in the affirmative and reviewed some of the issues with Phase 1A construction. Council Member Pierce asked about the City’s role since it was Clive’s contract; Mr. Koester discussed how Waukee and Clive collaborated on joint construction projects. Results of vote:”.

Motion as recorded: “to approve the resolution; seconded by Council Member Crone. Public Works Director/City Engineer Koester reviewed the bid tabulation, noting that the apparent low bid was approximately 10% over the project engineer’s estimate; however, the Phase 1A bid had been below the estimate so the total of both projects remained under budget. He recommended concurring with the City of Clive award of contract to Mainline Construction of Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $2,611,078.91. Mayor Clarke asked if the contractor had contributed to Phase 1A construction delays; Mr. Koester replied in the affirmative and reviewed some of the issues with Phase 1A construction. Council Member Pierce asked about the City’s role since it was Clive’s contract; Mr. Koester discussed how Waukee and Clive collaborated on joint construction projects. Results of vote:”.

From the vote line in the official minutes, which names each member’s vote. Members not named in the vote line are shown as Not in the record unless the minutes list them absent. Vote line as printed: “Ayes: Anderson, Crone, Grove, Lyon, Pierce. Nays: None. Motion carried 5 – 0.”.