09/13/2011 Resolutions 2011-244RESOLUTION 2011 -244
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Moores Creek Drain
Extension — Old Potash Crossing; Project No. 2008 -D -2, according to plans and specifications on file
with the City Engineer /Public Works Director; and
WHEREAS, on August 31, 2011 bids were received, opened, and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Midlands Contracting, Inc. ofKearney, NE submitted abid in accordance
with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other statutory
requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $166,805.00, and
WHEREAS, Midlands Contracting, Inc.'s bid was below the engineering's estimate
for the project; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in the Fiscal Year 2010/2011 budget for this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Midlands Contracting, Inc. of
Kearney, NE in the amount of $166,805.00 for Moores Creek Drain Extension — Old Potash
Crossing; Project No. 2008 -D -2 is hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid.
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute a contract with such contractor for such project on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, September 13, 2011.
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form 0 <Rtaa•
September 12, 2011 n City Attorney