Resolution 22-03 Accepting Quotes

WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for quotes for the improvement of Unity Drive between the center line of Park Drive and approximately 1400 feet east of the centerline of Park Drive by the construction of a gravel surfaced road, quotes were received, opened and tabulated according to law, and the following quotes were received complying with the advertisement:

Mesabi Bituminous $11,731

Hibbing Excavating $10,500

AND WHEREAS, it appears that Hibbing Excavating Inc of Hibbing, Minnesota is the lowest responsible quoter.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOUNTAIN IRON, MINNESOTA:

1. The Mayor and Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with Hibbing Excavating, Inc of Hibbing, Minnesota in the name of the City of Mountain Iron for the improvement of Unity Drive between the center line of Park Drive and approximately 1400 feet east of the centerline of Park Drive by the construction of a gravel surfaced road according to the plans and specifications therefore approved by the City Council and on file in the Office of the City Administrator.

2. The City Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to return forthwith to all quoters the deposits made with their quotes, except that the deposits of the successful quoter and the next lowest quoter shall be retained until a contract has been signed.

DULY ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS 7TH DAY OF JULY, 2003.