HomeMy WebLinkAboutA034 - Hearing on Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation (E. Lincoln Way and Nikkol Trunk Line) ProjectITEM #:35
DATE:02-24-26
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (E. LINCOLN
WAY AND NIKKOL TRUNK LINE)
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
This is the annual program for rehabilitation/reconstruction of deficient sanitary sewers and
deteriorated manholes at various locations throughout the city. The goal of this program is to
identify and remove major sources of inflow/infiltration (I/I) as a means of lowering the peak
wet weather flow at the treatment plant. By eliminating I/I in these sewer mains, the sanitary
sewer system will also regain needed capacity. This project includes the rehabilitation and
lining of sanitary sewer segments along E. Lincoln Way and the Nikkol Trunk Line,
extending from E. Lincoln Way to south of U.S. Highway 30.
On February 18, 2026, bids for the project were received as follows:
Bidder Bid Amount
Engineer's Estimate $7,540,000.00
Municipal Pipe Tool Co.$4,462,230.40
SAK Construction, LLC $6,225,796.00
Michels Trenchless $6,923,964.00
Visu-Sewer $6,968,619.85
The revenues and expenses associated with this program are estimated as follows:
Description Available Revenue Estimated Expenses
State Revolving Fund (SRF)$8,000,000
Construction $4,462,230.40
Engineering/Administration (est.) 250,000
TOTAL $8,000,000 $4,712,230.40
The debt service payments in conjunction with this SRF loan will be paid from
revenues in the Sanitary Sewer Utility Fund.
Two required steps are still needed to comply with the SRF procedures before the City
Council will be in a position to award a contract. First, on March 10, the City Council will
be asked to set the date of the public hearing for March 24. Second, at the March 24
hearing, the City Council will be asked to approve the required resolutions regarding
the issuance of the SRF debt. At that same meeting, the City Council will then be asked
to award the bid for this project to Municipal Pipe Tool Co.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the following for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation (E. Lincoln Way and Nikkol
Trunk Line) Project:
a. Accept the report of bids for the project.
b. Delay the award of bid to allow staff to follow SRF procedure.
2. Do not proceed with this project at this time.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This project will improve the sanitary sewer system by restoring structural integrity of
deteriorating sewer segments and by removing inflow and infiltration to regain valuable
capacity within the system. Delaying the award allows time for the processing of the
SRF loan documents prior to awarding the project. Therefore, it is the recommendation of
the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
E Lincoln Way & Nikkol Trunk Line.pdf
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