05/27/2008 Resolutions 2008-143RESOLUTION 2008-143
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Asphalt Resurfacing
Project No. 2008-AC-1, according to plans and specifications on file with the City Engineer/Public
Works Director; and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2008 bids were received, opened, and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Gary Smith Construction Company, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska
submitted a bid 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
$797,882.76; and
WHEREAS, Gary Smith Construction Company, Inc.'s bid is higher than the estimate
for such project, but deemed acceptable because the 2nd bidder was approximately 1% higher.
WHEREAS, $718,376.68 is available in the Fiscal Year 2007/2008 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 Gary Smith Construction Company,
Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska in the amount of $797,882.76 for Asphalt Maintenance Project 2008-
AC-1 is hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid.
BE IT FURTHER 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, May 27„ 2008.
Margaret ornady, Mayor
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form ^ ~n~
May 23, 2008 ^ Ciiy Attorney