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RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO VEIT & COMPANY, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTON PARK PLAYGROUND, ACCESSIBILITY AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $428,300.00.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are authorized to enter into a contract with Veit & Company, Inc. for the construction of the Norton Park Playground, Accessibility and Site Improvements Project in the amount of $428,300.00, payable from 452-030-5530-HANDHTAX-1527-11 (Tourism & Recreational Projects, Finance, Improvements Other than Buildings-Half & Half Tax Projects, Neighborhood Parks, Norton Park)
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes a contract with Veit & Company, Inc. for the construction of the Norton Park Playground, Accessibility and Site Improvements Project in the amount of $428,300.00.
Funding for the project comes from an Outdoor Recreation Grant administered by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $350,000.00, and a City match of $350,000 with funding in the amount of $310,000 from Parks Capital and $40,000 from the Storm Utility Fund.
This project will support the realization of community identified priorities to improve the neighborhood park through replacement of the dilapidated building that was removed in 2025 with a new pavilion, replacement of the playground that is at the end of its useful life, addressing drainage problems at the multi-use field to improve useability, resetting the lifecycle of supporting amenities, constructing new access routes, and implementing needed stormwater management practices on site. The project will effectively address deferred maintenance at Norton Park consistent with community feedback and the goals identified in the St. Louis River Corridor Parks Mini-Master Plans adopted in 2016, which included Norton Park.
The Purchasing Department issued an invitation to bid for the project on September 14, 2026 and received four responsive bids. Veit & Company Inc. was the low bid. The contract amount includes a $2,500.00 alternate bid item, bringing the total contract amount to $428,300.00.
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Bidder |
Amount of Bid |
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Urban Companies LLC |
$570,110.00 |
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Rachel Contracting, LLC |
$543,459.05 |
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Veit & Company, Inc. |
$425,800.00 |
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Johnson Wilson Constructors, Inc. |
$444,594.00 |