HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-183 Council ResolutionCITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 19-183
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTES, AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT, IRRIGATION CONTROLLER UPGRADES PROJECT
WHEREAS, pursuant to a request for quotes for the construction of upgrades to fourteen (14) City
irrigation controllers. quotes were received, and tabulated:
CONTRACTOR TOTAL QUOTE
Northway Irrigation $76,500.85
Mickman Brothers $92,968.25
WHEREAS, it appears that Northway Irrigation of Circle Pines, Minnesota is the lowest
responsible bidder; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes that the
Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract Northway Irrigation for
the construction of the Irrigation Controller Upgrades in the amount of $76.500.85;
Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 13`h day of January 2020.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Council Member
Ruhland and was duly seconded by Council Member Lyden and upon
vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Ruhland, LYden, Stoesz, Rafferty
The following voted against same:
none
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM 6A
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Diane Hankee, City Engineer
MEETING DATE: December 23, 2019
TOPIC: Resolution No. 19-183, Accepting Quotes, and Awarding a
Construction Contract, Irrigation Controller Upgrades Project
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 Vote Required
INTRODUCTION
Staff is requesting authorization to accept quotes and award the construction contract for the
Irrigation Controller Upgrades Project.
BACKGROUND
On May 13, 2019 the City Council approved the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD)
Stormwater Remediation Cost -Share Grant agreement. As part of the City's ongoing water
conservation efforts, staff has targeted reduction in water use for irrigation as a primary means
of meeting the City's conservation goals. There are additional indirect savings in terms of
water system infrastructure from reduced peak season water demand.
The new controllers will allow the City to use less water and operate irrigation systems
centrally. The irrigation volumes at the targeted locations use an average of 9.2 million gallon
annually. The use of smart controllers (weather based system) and/or soil moisture sensors
have been found to reduce water use by up to 50%. This would result in 4.6 million gallons
annually, representing approximately 3.4 days of water use for the entire city.
The benefits of the remote water management system include:
• Central Control — Ability to start and stop irrigation schedule on a smart phone or tablet
via App.
• Weather Based Control — Use current weather and evapotranspiration data to irrigate
only when needed.
• Flow Sensing and Leak Detection — Can easily monitor flow rate and water use. Real
time look at system and instant alert of leaks.
• Pressure Regulation — Optimizing pressure to significantly reduce wasted water.
The Irrigation Controller Upgrades Project includes:
Upgrading the irrigation controllers at fourteen (14) City irrigation systems to water -
efficient smart controllers with local moisture sensors.
Quotes for the project were received on November 29th, 2019. The quotes were checked for
mathematical accuracy and tabulated.
CONTRACTOR TOTAL QUOTE
Northway Irrigation $76,500.85
Mickman Brothers $92,968.25
The low quote was submitted by Northway Irrigation of Circle Pines, Minnesota, in the amount
of $76,500.85. The completion date for this project is August 1st, 2020.
On February 27, 2019, RCWD award the City a Grant where they will contribute 50% of the
project costs up to a maximum of $41,000. The City share of costs is to be funded through the
City water utility.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 19-183 accepting quotes and awarding a
construction contract for the Irrigation Controller Upgrades Project, in the amount of $76.500.85
to Northway Irrigation.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 19-183
2. Location Map
Irrigation Controller Upgrade Locations
Irrigation Controller Upgrade Locations
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