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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-40 (SUBSTITUTE)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND CORRESPONDING
PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE 2023 NORTH WILLOW STREET ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT.
WHEREAS, a formal Invitation to Bid was released on May 18, 2023 with bids due on June 1, 2023 for
the 2023 N. Willow St. Roadway Improvements project which extends from the intersection with Granite
Point St. to 525 N. Willow St, just past the Forestry Service's driveway; and,
WHERES, the project area extends approximately 3600 linear feet and involves milling asphalt, raising
of gravel base, resurfacing of asphalt paving, culvert and drainage ditch line work; and,
WHEREAS, the following bids were received by the City:
Bidders
Knik Construction Company, Inc.
Foster Construction LLC
and,
Bid 1
$1,050,797
$1,179,318 d
WHEREAS, Knik Construction Company, Inc. was found to be the lowest responsive and responsible
bidder; and,
WHEREAS, bids received were in excess of previously budgeted and engineer estimated amounts; and,
WHEREAS, after negotiations with Contractor and removal of some scope of work items including several
culverts the new proposed contract amount shall be $1,017,833; and,
WHEREAS, staff evaluation of the bid received, comparing with other similar government agencies in the
area, and understanding the current inflationary environment it has been determined that award to Knik
Construction Company, Inc. is in the best interest of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to execute a construction agreement with Knik
Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $1,017,833 for the 2023 N. Willow St. Roadway
Improvements Project.
Section 2. That the City Manager is authorized to issue a corresponding purchase order to Knik
Construction Company, Inc. in the total amount of $1,017,833, which includes $50,000 in contingency
force account funding in support of the project.
Section 3. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
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Resolution No. 2023-40 (Substitute)
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PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 215T DAY OF JUNE, 2023.
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Michelle . San MMC City Clerk
Approved by Finance:
Contingent upon passage of Ordinance No. 3359-2023
Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Scott Curtin, Public Works Director
DATE: June 14, 2023
SUBJECT: Resolution 2023-40 — 2023 (Substitute) N. Willow St. Roadway
Improvements Project
This memo seeks Council's approval to award a construction contract for the 2023 N. Willow St.
Roadway Improvements Project. The project was formally released for bids on May 18th, with
bids due on June 1st. The following bids were received:
Bidders Total Bid
Knik Construction Company, Inc.
_ $1,050,797
$1,179,318
Foster Construction LLC
Knik Construction Company, Inc. was found to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder
with a total bid cost of $1,050,797. Both bids received were in excess of budgeted amounts and
after negotiations with Knik Construction to remove some items from the scope of work the new
contracted cost will be $1,017,833. Removal of these bid items does not change the bid ranking.
It is the Department's recommendation that award to Knik Construction is in the best interest of
the City.
It is noted that approval of this Resolution is dependent upon Council's approval of Ordinance
3359-2023 being introduced and heard at the June 21st, 2023 council meeting. Without passage
of that Ordinance there will not be sufficient funds available to award the project.
The project, as detailed in the attached map, extends from Granite Point to just past the Forestry
Service's lot located at 525 N. Willow St. The project area from Granite Point to Airport Way,
which has concrete curb and gutter will largely be milled and paved, with the areas extending
further down N. Willow receiving grade adjustments to address drainage issues. Driveway
approaches and drainage culvert are also included with this work.
The majority of the roadway dates from 1980, south of the tower. With the section north of the
tower dating to 1985. The most prominent damages are the result of the roadways inability to
shed water, which this project will rectify. Work is expected to take place this summer with
completion before winter sets in.
Council's support is respectfully requested.
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