Resolution 26-016 - Ordering Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for the City-Wide Water Meter Replacement Project

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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE RESOLUTION 26-016 A RESOLUTION ORDERING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE CITY-WIDE WATER METER REPLACEMENT PROJECT WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony Village originally replaced water meters to individual homes and businesses throughout the City in 2006; and WHEREAS, the typical design life of the previously installed water meters are approximately 20 years; and WHEREAS, Public Works staff has continued to replace aging meters individually more frequently warranting a City wide replacement plan; and WHEREAS, the City's current customer portal contract is set to expire in July of 2026 providing a timely opportunity to begin a City wide replacement project and incorporate a new customer portal to better report water usage to both customers and Public Works staff. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of City of Saint Anthony Village, Minnesota approves 1. WSB is hereby designated as the engineer for this improvement. They shall prepare plans for making such improvement. 2. The consulting engineering firm shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official paper and in the Finance and Commerce, an advertisement for bids upon the making of such improvements under such approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall be published for two times, shall specify the work to be done, shall state that bids will be opened on or about March 12, 2026, and bids will be considered by the City Council. Any bidder whose responsibility is questioned during consideration of the bid will be given an opportunity to address the Council on the issue of responsibility. No bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the Clerk and accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier's check, bid bond, or certified check payable to the City of St. Anthony Village for Five (5%) percent of the amount of such bid. Approved this 27th day of January, 2026.