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A MOTION TO REJECT BIDS FOR THE HUDSON SPRINGS PARK BIKE PATH WHICH EXCEEDED THE ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE BY 10% AND TO AUTHORIZE THE RE-BIDDING OF THE WORK.
Executive Summary: The Hudson Springs Park Connector Trail Project includes the installation of an asphalt pathway along the front of the park adjacent to Stow Road and an additional leg extending into the park.
Body
Legislative History
15-84 - Permission to Advertise for Bids
Purpose & Explanation
Bids were received on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 for the Hudson Springs Park Bike Path Project. Below is the Engineer’s Estimate along with the respective bids.
Engineer’s Estimate: $141,190.79
Vizmeg Landscape $169,353.20
Cavanaugh $239,000.00
Due to the bids coming in 10% over the Engineer’s Estimate, the City Administration is requesting a motion to reject the above bid and rebid this work in August 2015.
Timing Considerations
This work will be rebid in August 2015.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve a motion to reject the bids received and authorize the re-bidding of this project.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Thomas J. Sheridan, PE, PS, City Engineer
Trent Wash, Assistant Public Works Director