Resolution Number 23-16 Accepting Bid

RESOLUTION NUMBER 23-16

ACCEPTING BID

WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for Improvement Number 15-09, the improvement of Garden Drive between Arbor Lane and Fairview Lane by overlay, bids were received, opened and tabulated according to law, and the following bids were received complying with the advertisement:

                                                            Base Bid

Mesabi Bituminous                             $55,632.10

Ulland Brothers                                   $55,746.50

KGM Contracting                                $73,702.00

AND WHEREAS, it appears that Mesabi Bituminous of Gilbert, 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 Mesabi Bituminous of Gilbert, Minnesota in the name of the City of Mountain Iron for the improvement Garden Drive between Arbor Lane and Fairview Lane by overlay, 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 18^th DAY OF APRIL, 2016.

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                                               Mayor Gary Skalko

ATTEST:

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City Administrator