I-1 - Resolution 2021-055 - Award Bid for Tiffin Water Well #5 Test Wells

September 30, 2021 City Clerk City of Tiffin 300 Railroad St, PO Box 259 Tiffin, Iowa 52340 TIFFIN, IOWA WELL 5 IMPROVEMENTS RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONTRACT BID TAB The City of Tiffin received bids until 2:00 p.m., September 30, 2021, for the Well 5 Improvements. A total of three bids were received as follows: <table> <tr> <th>Bidder</th> <th>Base + Alt 1 Bid</th> <th>Base + Alt 2 Bid</th> <th>Base + Alt 1 + Alt 2 Bid</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Shawver Well Co., Inc.</td> <td>$137,670.00</td> <td>$227,180.00</td> <td>$296,015.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cahoy Pump Services</td> <td>$269,529.00</td> <td>$382,733.00</td> <td>$505,160.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Gingerich Well & Pump</td> <td>$280,330.00</td> <td>$438,130.00</td> <td>$578,295.00</td> </tr> </table> The apparent low bid for the project was submitted by Shawver Well Company, Inc. with its Base + Alt 1 + Alt 2 bid in the amount of $296,015.00. We have enclosed one copy of our certified bid tabulation for your use. Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. has examined the bidding documents and they appear in order. The Engineer's estimate of cost for the project was $400,000.00. The low bid submitted by Shawver Well Company, Inc. was approximately 26% below the Engineer's estimate of cost for the project. Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. believes Shawver Well Company, Inc. has sufficient experience and resources to complete the project within the contract time. We also believe that the low bid is reflective of the current value of the project. We recommend that the City of Tiffin award the construction contract to Shawver Well Company, Inc. in the amount of the Base + Alt 1 + Alt 2 bid of $296,015.00. If you have any questions or comments concerning the project, please contact us at (319) 466-1000. VEENSTRA & KIMM, INC. Dave Schechinger DRS:mmc 5093 Enclosures