The city's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) contains the Vierling Drive Utility Extension Phase 1 Project. On September 19, 2017, the City Council approved the plans and specifications, and authorized bidding for Phase 1 of the project that includes the installation of the public watermain and sanitary sewer lines. Phase 2 improvements will include the storm sewer, roadway, streetscaping, street lighting, and a roundabout to serve access to the adjacent parcels that are currently available for development. Phase 2 plans are currently being developed and are programmed for spring 2018.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute Section 471.347 Uniform Municipal Contracting Law, bids were solicited and opened on October 13, 2017. A total of nine (9) bids were received and RL Larson Excavating, Inc., from St. Cloud, Minnesota, is the low bidder in the amount of $321,712.50. RL Larson Excavating, Inc., has the capacity and experience for the project and is deemed a responsible bidder. They are prepared to begin work immediately with an anticipated completion in December 2017.

The CIP identified a project budget of $1,500,000 for the Vierling Drive Utility Extension Project, inclusive of both Phases 1 and 2.

Phase 1 estimated construction costs based on the low bid amounts to $321,712.50. The Phase 2 estimated construction  cost is $880,000.  The combined construction costs plus 5% contingency and 20% engineering/administration/legal makes up the total project budget of $1,500,000.

Project funding includes the Capital Improvement Fund ($1,490,000) and Shakopee Public Utilities water fund for watermain oversizing to serve future extension needs ($10,000).