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.ElI-RING 41SSO(I-ATtS <br />April 7, 2006 <br />File No. 120059E -0071 <br />Honorable Mayor and City Council <br />City of Little Canada <br />515 Little Canada Road East <br />Little Canada, MN 55117-1633 <br />SUBJECT: 2006 Street and Utility Improvements Project <br />Recommendation of Award <br />Dear Mayor and Council Members: <br />Bids were opened for the above referenced project at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 7, 2006 in <br />accordance with the Advertisement for Bids. Six (6) bids were received from the following <br />companies: <br />Tf10111001 <br />Corporation Bid Amount <br />T. A. Schifsky and Sons $1,154,217.47 <br />Forest Lake Contracting $1,315,678.75 <br />North Valley, Inc. $1,379,399.01 <br />FPI Paving Contractors, Inc. $1,460,752.50 <br />Hardrives, Inc. $1,478,094.75 <br />Midwest Asphalt Corporation $1,575,054.88 <br />T. A. Schifsky and Sons was the low bidder with their bid appearing to be in order and in <br />compliance with the bid requirements as set forth in the Contract Documents. In addition, they <br />have completed other municipal projects of similar nature in an acceptable manner. <br />The Feasibility Study estimated the construction cost at $1,187,200.00. In addition, the <br />engineer's estimate completed at the end of plan and specification preparation estimated the <br />construction cost at $1,266,000.00. The low bid received, based on the engineer's estimate, <br />appears to be competitive. We will be reviewing the bids to ensure that they do not contain any <br />errors and /or omissions. The bid amounts noted above include a deduction for use of recycled <br />aggregate base, which we would recommend be accepted. Barring any changes and based on <br />a preliminary review of bids, we recommend award of the project to T. A. Schifsky and Sons in <br />the amount of $1,154,217.47. We will provide verification of the accuracy of the bids prior to the <br />Council meeting. <br />If you have any questions concerning this information, please call me at (763) 780 -0450. <br />Sincerely, <br />Elfering & Associates <br />Lee Elfering, P.E. <br />City Engineer <br />Itr 040706 council award <br />10062 Flanders Court NE, Blaine, MN 55449 — Ph: (763) 780 -0450 — Fax: (763) 780 -0452 <br />