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Award of Contract
Groundwater Monitoring Wells
Hopkins Landfill Site
Proposed Action.
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move
that Council adopt Resolution 92-25, Resolution For Award of
Bid, Groundwater Monitoring Wells, Hopkins Landfill site,
city Pro;ect 91-05.
Overview.
Council at its February 18 meeting approved plans and
specifications for the installation of three piezometers and
thirteen monitoring wells on or near the 7th street South
landfill site and authorized bids to be taken for such a
project. The installation of the wells is in keeping with
requirements of a groundwater monitoring plan as outlined in
the 1988 Closure Order.
Bids were opened on March 10, 1992. Four bids for the
project were received and are tabulated below. The low
bidder is Thein Well Co., Inc.
Contractor Bid
Thein Well Co. $59,311.00
Bergerson-Casewell 68,811.00
Braun Intertec 69,500.00
Traut Wells 76,830.00
Staff and Braun Engineering have checked the bids and
reviewed the qualifications of Thein and find no
irregularities.
Primary Issues to Consider.
0 Should the award be made to the low bidder?
Thein Well Company is a qualified bidder with the
equipment and manpower to complete the project.
0 Is the bid reasonable?
The Thein Well Company bid is almost $36,000 lower than
Braun Engineering's estimate of $95,000.
0 Have all right-of-entry agreements with adjacent
property owners been obtained?
The remaining agreements with Westbrooke Patio Homes
and venturian corporation have been negotiated and
ready for city signatures. Examination of Thein's unit
price schedule reveals no unbalanced quotes. Staff
recommends award of contract to the low bidder.
0 When can construction begin?
Construction can begin by April and should be completed
by May 1. Full restoration with landscaping is
scheduled for June 1 completion.
Supportinq Information.
0 Resolution 92-25
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JcL~sSele
Engineering Superintendent
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin county, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO.: 92-25
RESOLUTION FOR AWARD OF BID
GROUNDWATER MONITORING WELLS
HOPKINS LANDFILL SITE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOPKINS,
MINNESOTA, that the bid of Thein Well Company in the amount
of $59,311.00 is the lowest responsible bid for the
installation of piezometers and groundwater monitoring
wells, city Project 91-05, and the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with
said bidder for and on behalf of the city.
Adopted this 17th day of March, 1992.
Nelson W. Berg, Mayor
ATTEST:
James A. Genellie, City Clerk