CR 09-056 Award of Bid - Jackson Street Traffic Signals - City Project 08-08G�TY OF
July 7, 2009 Colo.
NOPKINS
AWARD OF BID
JACKSON STREET TRAFFIC SIGNALS
CITY PROJECT 08 -08
Proposed Action
Council Report 2009 -056
Staff recommends the following motion: "Move that Council adopt Resolution 2009 -38 Resolution for Award
of Bid Jackson Street Traffic Signals, Citeject 08 -08"
Overview
The bid opening for the Jackson Street Traffic Signals project was held on July 1, 2009. The low bid was
$158,854.00, which is $18,000 less than the final engineer's estimate. In all, 4 bids were opened indicating
a competitive construction market. The low bidder is Collins Electrical Systems Inc, from Minneapolis, MN.
This contractor has had success with previous similar projects in the metro area. Staff is recommending
award of the project contract to Collins Electrical Systems Inc.
Construction is anticipated to be completed by October 1, 2009.
The costs of the project will be billed to Opus Corporation in accordance with the Excelsior Crossings
development agreement.
Supporting Information
■ Award Recommendation Letter
■ Bid tabulation
■ Bid Abstract
■ Resolution 2009 -038
hn R. Bradford, P.E., City Engineer
Financial Impact: $0 Budgeted: Y/N Yes_ Source: — Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
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CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
I NCINEFRS I PLANNL' R S I DESIGNLRS
July 1, 2009
Mr. John Bradford, P.E.
City Engineer
CITY OF HOPKINS
City Hall
1010 First Street South
Hopkins, MN 55343
Dear Mr. Bradford:
MINNEAPOLIS
FAt7.CO
MADISON
SRF No. 0086646
SUBJECT: CITY PROJECT No. 8 -08
TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM AT JACKSON AVENUE N. AT ST. LOUIS STREET
Sealed bids were received for the above referenced project on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at the
Council Chambers in City Hall. A total of four (4) bids were received. All bids have been
reviewed and checked and are tabulated below:
Contractor Total Bid
Collins Electrical Systems, Inc., dba Collisys $ 158,854.00
Egan Companies, Inc. $ 159,825.00
Granite Ledge Electrical Contractors, Inc. $ 165,560.00
Electrical Installation and Maintenance Company $ 167,990.00
Engineers Estimate $ 177,000.00
A complete bid tabulation is enclosed with this letter, along with the four bids. The low bid
received from Collins Electrical Systems, Inc. is approximately ten percent lower than the
Engineers Estimate. While working with Collins Electrical Systems in the past, we found that
their work and end product were acceptable. Therefore, we recommend award to Collins
Electrical Systems, Inc. in the amount of $ 158,854.00. Please contact us if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
SRF CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
Adrian S. Potter, P.E., P.T.O.E.
Associate
ASP
Enclosure
www.srfconsulting.com
One Carlson Parkway North, Suite 150 E Wrine±apolis, MN 55447 -4443 1 763.475.0010 Fax: 763.475.2423
Art Equal Opportunity Employer
BID OPENING
CITY OF HOPKINS
TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM AT JACKSON AVENUE N. AND ST. LOUIS STREET
CITY PROJECT NO. 8 -08
July 1, 2009 AT 10:00 A.M.
Contractor
Bid
Bond
Received
Addendum
Amount
Egan Companies, Inc.
X
X
$159,825.00
Electrical Installation and Maintenance
X
X
$167,990.00
Granite Ledge Electrical Contractors, Inc.
X
X
$165,560.00
Collins Electrical Systems *
X
X
$158,854.00
ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
$177,000.00
* = Indicates Apparent Low Bidder
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CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -38
RESOLUTION FOR AWARD OF BID
JACKSON STREET TRAFFIC SIGNALS
CITY PROJECT 08 -08
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOPKINS, MINNESOTA, that the
lowest bid of Collins Electrical Systems, Inc. in the amount of $158,854.00 is the lowest
responsible bid for the Jackson Street Traffic Signals, City Project 08 -08, and the Mayor
and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said
bidder for and on behalf of the City.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins, Minnesota, this 7 th day of July, 2009.
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
ATTEST:
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
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