Resolution 26-07 Awarding Bids

RESOLUTION NUMBER 26-07

ACCEPTING BID

WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for the improvement of Park Ridge Drive from Nichols Avenue to the east edge of Park Ridge Plat by reconstruction, bids were received, opened and tabulated according to law, and the following bids were received complying with the advertisement:

Louis Leustek and Sons $220,437.80
Hoover Construction $230,901.55
Jola and Sopp Excavating $231,025.75
Mesabi Bituminous $234,450.25
Bougalis Construction $248,255.40
Ulland Brothers $260,000.00
C&C Winger $319,979.75

AND WHEREAS, it appears that Louis Leustek and Sons, Inc. of Ely, Minnesota is the lowest responsible bidder,

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

1. The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to enter into the attached contract with Louis Leustek and Sons, Inc. of Ely, Minnesota in the name of the City of Mountain Iron for the improvement of Park Ridge Drive from Nichols Avenue to the east edge of Park Ridge Plat by reconstruction 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 bidders the deposits made with their bids, except that the deposits of the successful bidder and the next lowest bidder shall be retained until a contract has been signed.

DULY ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS 21st DAY OF MAY, 2007.

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Mayor Gary Skalko
ATTEST:

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City Administrator