Item Coversheet

*4.E.1.


Shakopee City Council
May 19, 2020


FROM:Keith Raines, Public Works Superivsor
TO:Mayor and Council Members
Subject:
*2020 Trail Sealcoating
Policy/Action Requested:
Accept quote and award contract in the amount of $52,438.34 to Gopher State Sealcoat, Inc., for the 2020 Trail Sealcoating.
Recommendation:
Authorize the execution of the contract.
Discussion:

The city's Parks Maintenance operating budget includes funding for routine trail maintenance as part of the city's pavement management and maintenance program to  preserve and extend the useful life of the trails. The 2020 trail sealcoating includes approximately 62,989 square yards of bituminous trail along various streets, county roads and within city parks (see attached map).

 

In accordance with Minnesota Statute Section 471.345 Uniform Municipal Contracting Law, quotes were solicited and three quotes were received as follows: 

 

  • Gopher State Sealcoat, Inc. - $52,438.34
  • MP Asphalt Maintenance, LLC - $61,722.36
  • Allied Blacktop Company - $70,201.24

 

Gopher State Sealcoat, Inc., from Savage, Minnesota, is the low bidder in the amount of $52,438.34. The bid amount is competitive and is 24.3 percent under the engineer's estimate of $69,288.

 

Gopher State Sealcoat, Inc., has the capacity and the experience for the project and is deemed a responsible bidder. They are prepared to begin immediately with an anticipated completion date of late August 2020.

Budget Impact:

Funding for trail sealcoating is included in the Parks Maintenance operating budget. It should also be noted that Scott County is responsible for 50 percent of the sealcoating cost for trails along county roadways in accordance with the current Scott County Trail Maintenance Cooperative Agreement dated March 24, 2020.

 

FUNDING:

Parks Maintenance     $34,371.43

Scott County               $18,066.91

ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2020 Trail Sealcoating Map