HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION NO. 2017-51 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-51
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND MAKING AWARD OF
CONTRACT FOR THE 2017 80TH STREET WATER MAIN
EXTENSION PROJECT
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Fairfax,Iowa, did receive bids on Wednesday,
June 7, 2017 at 10:00 AM for the 2017 80th Street Water Main Extension Project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fairfax, Iowa, did hold a hearing about and
approve the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the 2017 80"' Street
Water Main Extension Project on June 13, 2017.
WHEREAS, Hall and Hall Engineers, Inc. have reviewed the bids and is recommending
the City of Fairfax award the contract Schrader Excavating & Grading Co. in the amount of
$74,290.55.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Fairfax,
that the bid from Schrader Excavating in the amount of$74,290.55 for the 2017 80"' Street Water
Main Extension Project, be and is hereby accepted, as the lowest responsible quote received, and
a contract is hereby awarded; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contractor is hereby instructed to promptly
execute the construction contract and return the same to the Mayor along with all the supporting
documents required therein, including surety bond covering work to be performed and proof of
satisfactory insurance coverage; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Mayor, with the assistance of the City Engineer,
is thereafter directed to examine the contract for proper execution and all supporting documents,
including surety bond and proof of insurance coverage to determine satisfactory compliance with
contract specifications. If all documents are in order, the Mayor shall approve the same in writing
and place written approval on file in the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk/Treasurer are hereby
authorized and directed to execute the contract for and on behalf of the City and upon execution
the contract shall be in full force and effect; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Fairfax, Iowa, that
the Mayor and City Clerk/Treasurer are hereby authorized and directed to execute said Resolution.
AYES: Beer, Daly, Kell, Volk, and Wainwright
NAYS: None
Passed and approved this 13th day of June, 2017.
Burnell G. Frieden, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Cyn is Stimson, City Clerk/Treasurer ��
June 7, 2017
Cynthia Stimson
City Clerk/City Hall
PO Box 337
Fairfax, Iowa 52228-0337
Re: General Obligation Corporate Purpose and Refunding Bonds, Series 2017
Our File No. 419915-26
Dear Cynthia:
We have prepared and enclose a resolution to be adopted at the City Council meeting on
June 13 for the purpose of authorizing the issuance of the City's General Obligation Corporate
Purpose and Refunding Bonds, Series 2017.
A certified copy of the Resolution must be filed with the Linn County Auditor, and we
have included a form of certificate to be signed by the Auditor relating to the filing of a copy of
the Resolution in that office.
As these proceedings are completed,please return one fully executed copy to our office.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Yours truly,
Robert E. Josten
cc by email: Maggie Burger
Diana Van Vleet, Bankers Trust