The city's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) contains the Lions Park Renovation project. Part of this larger project includes converting the existing tennis courts to pickleball courts. On August 3, 2022 the City Council adopted Resolution R2022-106 approving the plans and specifications, and authorizing bidding for the project.

In accordance with Minnesota Statute Section 471.345 Uniform Municipal Contracting Law, bids were solicited and opened on August 30, 2022. Five bids were received and BKJ Excavating from Jordan, Minnesota, was the low bidder in the amount of $307,605.17 (see the attached resolution for the bid tabulation summary).

BKJ Excavating has the capacity and experience for the project and is deemed a responsible bidder. Construction is anticipated to begin spring 2023 and be completed early summer 2023.

Based on the low bid amount, the total estimated project cost for the Lions Park Pickleball Court project is $382,278.09. This total project amount includes park furnishings including benches, tables, waste receptacles and a pergola that were purchased outside of the contract with BKJ Excavating. Table 1 below summarizes the costs and funding sources for the project. The original CIP budget included trail improvements at Lions Park that will not be constructed under this contract. The costs for the pickleball court improvements are within the budgeted amounts for the project.

Table 1. Cost and Funding for Projects PR-21-004

The total project budget of $382,278.09 includes a $15,000 contingency amount that would cover any unexpected change orders, quantity adjustments and other miscellaneous expenses encountered as part of the project. This project is funded by the Park Development Fund.