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RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO UTILITY SYSTEMS OF AMERICA, INC. FOR WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT UNDER TISCHER CREEK AT FAIRMONT STREET IN THE AMOUNT OF $90,150.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Utility Systems of America, Inc. for replacement of the water main under Tischer Creek at Fairmont Street in the amount of $90,150, payable from Water Fund 510, Department 500 (Public Works & Utilities), Division 1905 (Capital), Object 5533 (Capital Improvements - Revenue), city project no. 1333.
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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution will authorize the construction of a water main replacement under Tischer Creek at Fairmont Avenue by Utility Systems of America, Inc. in the amount of $90,150, payable from Water Fund 510, Department 500 (Public Works & Utilities), Division 1905 (Capital), Object 5533 (Capital Improvements - Revenue), city project no. 1333, requisition no. 15-0480. Utility Systems of America, Inc. was the lowest bidder of the three companies that responded. The engineer’s estimate was $92,543. Replacement of the existing water main is necessary due to frequent freezing during winter months, requiring residents of Fairmont Street to utilize a temporary overland water line.
TABULATION OF BIDS RECEIVED JULY 29, 2015
Utility Systems of America, Inc. Eveleth, MN $90,150.00
EBI Drilling, Inc. Duluth, MN $99,484.00