Resolution Number 08-15 Accepting Bids
RESOLUTION NUMBER 08-15
ACCEPTING BID
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for Improvement Number 13-55, the proposed improvement of the Mud Lake Road force main by extension, bids were received, opened and tabulated according to law, and the following bids were received complying with the advertisement:
Base Bid
Utility Systems of America $238,175.00
EBI Drilling $272,150.00
AND WHEREAS, it appears that Utility Systems of America of Eveleth, 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 Utility Systems of America of Eveleth, Minnesota in the name of the City of Mountain Iron for the improvements of the Mud Lake Road force main by extension, 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 18th DAY OF MAY, 2015.
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Mayor Gary Skalko
ATTEST:
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City Administrator
