Resolution Number 29-08 Awarding Bid

RESOLUTION NUMBER 29-08

ACCEPTING BID

WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for the improvement of Morgan Park Drive between east line of Mineral Avenue and the end of Morgan Park Drive by tarvia surfacing, installation of curbs and gutters, the construction of storm water systems and the construction of water and waste water mains, bids were received, opened and tabulated according to law, and the following bids were received complying with the advertisement:

Ulland Brothers $430,891.65
Hammerlund Construction $452,000.00
Bougalis Construction $474,786.55
Casper Construction $475,484.02
Utility Systems of America $489,462.60
Hibbing Excavating $499,485.25
C&C Winger $504,155.25 
Wagner Construction $504,622.50
Mesabi Bituminous $511,108.75
KGM Contractors $518,937.25
Louis Leustek and Sons $536,390.00

AND WHEREAS, it appears that Ulland Brothers of Cloquet, 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 Ulland Brothers of Cloquet, Minnesota in the name of the City of Mountain Iron for the improvement of Morgan Park Drive between east line of Mineral Avenue and the end of Morgan Park Drive by tarvia surfacing, installation of curbs and gutters, the construction of storm water systems and the construction of water and waste water mains 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 16th DAY OF JUNE, 2008.

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Mayor Gary Skalko
ATTEST:

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City Administrator