Resolution Number 27-09 Accepting Bids

RESOLUTION NUMBER 27-09

ACCEPTING BID

WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for the improvement of Old Highway 169 approximately from one mile west of the Costin Plat to the western city limits by overlayment and the improvement of Mill Avenue between the centerline of Agate Street and the centerline of Mountain Avenue by overlayment, bids were received, opened and tabulated according to law, and the following bids were received complying with the advertisement:

Mesabi Bituminous $289,556.50
Ulland Brothers $329,855.25

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 of Old Highway 169 approximately from one mile west of the Costin Plat to the western city limits by overlayment and the improvement of Mill Avenue between the centerline of Agate Street and the centerline of Mountain Avenue by overlayment 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 15th DAY OF JUNE, 2009.

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Mayor Gary Skalko
ATTEST:

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City Administrator