The Culver Town Council members took action Tuesday night to move the Sand Hill Farms construction a little further along the process.
Last week, bids were opened for the utilities portion of the project and Midwestern Engineers had the opportunity to review the three bids submitted for the workforce housing development project at 540 W. Jefferson Street. The utilities portion includes the installation of water and sewer lines, a pump station, manhole, a road into the subdivision, curbs and sidewalks, and grading and seeding. The engineers estimate for the project was around $700,000.
The lowest base bid came from Thomas Excavating and Welding, Inc. of just over $572,100. The highest base bid was submitted by Haskins Underground, Inc. in the amount of just over $864,500. Representatives from the engineering firm discussed the bids with Culver Utility Superintendent Bob Porter and they agreed that the bid from Thomas Excavating and Welding, Inc. conformed to all specifications.
The alternate bid of just less than $18,000 was also recommended as it fit with the engineer’s estimate. The bid would include hooking the water line to the east and connecting to the existing water line on Clymax Street. The engineers believe that his will improve the water system, allowing for more sources of water to the development.
The base bid plus the alternate bid in the total amount of $590,050.10 from Thomas Excavating and Welding, Inc. was unanimously approved by the Culver Town Council members Tuesday night.
