HomeMy WebLinkAboutA028 - Hearing on 2025/26 Right-of-Way Restoration programITEM #:32
DATE:04-14-26
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2025/26 RIGHT-OF-WAY RESTORATION PROGRAM
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
This program is for restoration of the right-of-way areas associated with various Capital
Improvements Plan (CIP) projects. The ROW Restoration program allows the City to bring in a
single contractor that specializes in seeding to restore several locations with improved quality.
Disturbed ROW areas are restored using seed or dormant seed. Various types of restoration
are used depending on the weather at and following the time of installation.
The Base Bid includes various Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) projects locations throughout
the community.
Alternate 1 is a one-year warranty starting on the date of final watering for each location.
Warranty includes all work required to fully reestablish vegetation that has failed to become
established on the initial seeding attempt.
On April 8, 2026, bids for the project were received as follows:
Bidder Base Bid Alternate 1
Engineer’s Estimate $245,350.00 $15,000
Steven's Erosion Control 156,264.49 10,000
Whifield's Lawn & Garden 174,371.54 9,835
Alpha Landscapes 198,659.75 20,000
A summary of revenues and projected expenses, shown below.
Funding Source (2025/26 ROW Restoration)Revenue Expenses
Road Use Tax $125,000
Water Utility Fund 75,000
Sewer Utility Fund 75,000
Storm Sewer Utility Fund 50,000
Contract Base Bid (this Council Action) $156,264.49
Contract Alternate 1 (this Council Action) 10,000.00
Engineering and Administration 30,000.00
TOTAL $325,000 $196,264.49
Based on bid results, staff recommends awarding the Base Bid and Alternate 1.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve a resolution to:
a. Accept the report of bids for the 2025/26 Right-of-Way Restoration program.
b. Approve the final plans and specifications for this project.
c. Award the base bid and Alternate 1 for the 2025/26 Right-of-Way Restoration
program to contract to Steven's Erosion Control of Des Moines, Iowa, in the
amount of $166,264.49
2. Award the project to another bidder.
3. Direct staff to make changes to this project.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Proceeding with this project will make it possible to begin restoration efforts on
projects currently underway and projects planned for the 2026 spring construction
season. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 2, as described above.
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