06/12/2018 Resolutions 2018-163�
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RESOLUTION 2018-163
WHEREAS, on November 8, 2016, via Resolution No. 2016-285, City Council
approved an agreement with the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) for improvements
to US Highway 281; south of US Highway 30, north to Chapman Road. At that time the City cost
share on the portion within City limits was estimated at $3,822,000.00; and
WHEREAS, on October 10, 2017, via Resolution No. 2017-279, City Council
approved Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the original agreement for such project to allow
improved lighting for commuters on US Highway 281, which resulted in a$5,000.00 deduction
within this section. The improvement consists of replacing sixty-five (65) existing high pressures
sodium lighting luminaires with new LED luminaires beginning just north of the Union Pacific
Railroad overhead bridge to the north side of the Burling Northern overhead bridge; and
WHEREAS, after publicly bidding said project the NDOT entered into a contract with
Paulsen, Inc. of Cozad, Nebraska on May 1, 2017, in the amount of $15,276,833.51, with the
estimated City portion of $2,928,665.07; and
WHEREAS, Vontz Paving, Inc. of Hastings, Nebraska was listed as a sub-contractor
for asphalt work on said project; and
WHEREAS, the Old Highway 2 detour route has caused significant damage to such
roadway, from Broadwell Avenue to just west of Webb Road, which is solely City owned; and
WHEREAS, in the original agreement the NDOT agreed to maintain the City
roadway during its use as a detour route and to return said roadway to the City at the conclusion of its
use as a detour in as good condition as existed prior to when it was designated as a state highway
detour, except for ordinary wear and tear; and
WHEREAS, City staff has worked with both the NDOT and sub-contractor, Vontz
Paving, Inc. of Hastings, Nebraska to coordinate resurfacing of the detour section of Old Highway 2,
which will provide for a better roadway by not having patches throughout; and
WHEREAS, by coordinating with the NDOT and Vontz Paving, Inc. the City will
realize a cost savings and efficiency on a roadway needing improvement, due to not having to pay for
additional Temporary Traffic Control, mobilization, testing, and lane striping as the NDOT will
cover these items; and
WHEREAS, Vontz Paving, Inc. has agreed to honor their prices in the original bid;
and
WHEREAS, the estimate of the necessary resurfacing work is $101,075.50, as
detailed below, and available in FY 2017/2018 budget; and
ITEM I ITEM DESCRIPTION
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2
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COLD MILLING, CLASS 3
ASPHALTIC CONCRETE, TYPE SPR
PG BINDER (58V-34)
TACK COAT
UNIT
SY
TON
TON
GAL
UNIT TOTAL
COST COST
11,262 $ 3.25 $ 36,601.50
1,250 $ 33.00 $ 41,250.00
46 $ 450.00 $ 20,700.00
1,262 $ 2.00 $ 2,524.00
SUB-TOTAL � $10
Approved as to Form tt
June 11, 2018 tt ity orney
WHEREAS, it is recommended that the bid award to Vontz Paving, Inc. of Hastings,
Nebraska in the amount of $101,075.50 for Old Highway 2 resurfacing from Broadwell Avenue to
just west of Webb Road be approved; and
WHEREAS, it is hereby authorized to waive the public bidding of resurfacing Old
Highway 2 from Broadwell Avenue to just west of Webb Road based on the NDOT's public letting
of such; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island has prepared such contract agreement, which
has been reviewed by the City's Legal Department, for such work to be completed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid award to Vontz Paving, Inc. of
Hastings, Nebraska in the amount of $101,075.50 for Old Highway 2 resurfacing from Broadwell
Avenue to just west of Webb Road is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
sign such contract agreement.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 12, 2018.
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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Jerem L. ense , a r