10/26/2004 Resolutions 2004-271
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2004-271
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Site Preparation and
Lake Excavation at the CAAP Sport Shooting Complex, according to plans and specifications on file
with the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, on September 29,2004, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Hooker Brothers Construction Company 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
$684,150.00; and
WHEREAS, Hooker Brothers Construction Company's bid is less than the estimate
for such project, however only $500,000 has been budgeted for this project during the 2004-2005
fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, as a result of discussions with Hooker Brothers Construction Company,
several items ofthe proposed work can be modified to substantially reduce project costs; and
WHEREAS, efforts will be made to receive financial assistance on this project from
private sources and local foundations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Hooker Brothers Construction
Company of Grand Island, Nebraska, in the amount of $684,150.00 for site preparation and lake
excavation at the CAAP Sport Shooting Complex 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, October 26, 2004.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form II
October 21, 2004 II City Attorney