Memorandum 14-131 Town Center Site Project Tree Clearing Recommendation

MEMORANDUM 14-131

To:                         Walt Wrede, City Manager

Through:           Carey Meyer, PW Director

Date:                    August 29, 2014

Subject:              Award of Construction Contract Tree Clearing - Town Center Site

On August 21, 2014 fax-back quotes were received for the above referenced project.  In accordance with the Procurement Policy, fax-back bids were solicited from twelve area-wide contractors.

This project will consist of clearing underbrush and small trees from City-owned property in Town Center (approximately 1.5 acres).

Six responsive bids were received from qualified firms.  The bid results were evaluated and the results are listed below

Responsive Bidder’s Names                                                 Location                            Amount

Property Improvements                                                           Homer                                 $ 13,050

Southern Exposure, LLC                                                          Homer                                 $ 24,300

Gregoire Construction                                                              Homer                $   7,250

Homer Winter Services                                                             Homer                                 $ 23,200

Polar North                                                                                      Soldotna                           $24,000

Paul’s Services                                                                               Anchor Point                   $13,500

Engineer’s Estimate                                    $19,500

Recommendation:

City Council pass a resolution awarding the construction contract for the Town Center Tree Cutting project in the amount of $7.250 to Gregoire Construction of Homer, Alaska and authorizing the City Manager to execute all appropriate documents necessary to complete this project.

Fiscal Note - Town Center Tree Cutting: 100-0100