City staff identified multiple sink holes along an existing storm sewer utility within City right-of-way between Austin Court and Scenic Heights Park. The sink holes are adjacent to residential properties and pose a safety hazard to the public. The recommended improvements include replacement of the existing failing infrastructure and placing structural fill in the eroded surfaces. 

Quotes for the repairs were solicited and opened on October 11, 2023. Five quotes were received and BKJ Land Co II d/b/a BKJ Excavating (BKJ), from Jordan, Minnesota, is the low bidder in the amount of $21,310.00 (see attached quote tabulation). The engineer's estimate for the improvements was $30,000. BKJ has the capacity and experience for the project and is deemed a responsible bidder.

The City's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes $150,000 for Annual Erosion, Pond Cleaning and Outlet Improvements, project STORM-23-010. The repairs will funded out of the Storm Drainage Fund.