The city's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) contains the 7th Avenue West and 6th Avenue East Alley Storm Sewer Improvement Project STORM-20-002, which consist of constructing and extending storm sewer pipes and catch basins into the two alleys. On December 21, 2021, the City Council approved  the plans and specifications and authorized bidding of the project.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute Section 471.347 Uniform Municipal Contracting Law, bids were solicited and opened on January 28, 2022. Three bids were received and Link Excavating, Inc., from Jordan, Minnesota, is the lowest bidder in the amount of $153,962.02 (see the attached resolution for the bid tabulation summary). Link Excavating, Inc., has the capacity and experience for the project and is deemed a responsible bidder.

The 2021 CIP total project budget is $505,000, of which $375,000  pertains to this project (Project Nos. 2 and 3, see attached CIP summary sheet). The updated total project cost based on the bid award amount is $222,462.02. The project is to be funded out of the Storm Drainage Fund.

The below project cost and funding summary compares the estimated amount to the bid amount for the 7th Avenue West and 6th Avenue East Alley Improvement project.