08/23/2005 Resolutions 2005-239
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2005-239
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Construction of Two
Bridges for northbound lanes over the Platte River channels on South Locust Street north of
Interstate 80 [Project No. 2235(4)], according to plans and specifications on file with the City
Engineer; and
WHEREAS, on July 21,2005, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, The Diamond Engineering 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
$1,179,155.59; and
WHEREAS, such bid is below the engineer's estimate for such project; and
WHEREAS, on August 9, 2005, by Resolution No. 2005-226, the City of Grand
Island approved the bid of the Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in the
amount of$I,179,155.59 for such project; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Roads is required to concur with the award
of the contract prior to the City's approval of such bid, however the Nebraska Department of Roads
did not concur with the award of the contract until August 11, 2005; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to rescind Resolution No. 2005-226, and to obtain
approval of such bid at this time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of The Diamond Engineering
Company, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska, for the construction oftwo bridges for northbound lanes
over the Platte River channels on South Locust Street north ofInterstate 80 [Project No. 2235(4)] in
the amount of$I,179,155.59 is hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a contract between the City and such contractor
is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such contract on
behalf of the City of Grand Island.
BE IT FUR THER RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 2005-226 is hereby rescinded.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 23,2005.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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Approved as to Form J:l';:~)
August 18, 2005 J:l City Attorney