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Council awards College Drive bridge approach project to local firm at below‑estimate bid
Summary
Following a public hearing, the council awarded the Decorah 2025 College Drive Bridge Improvement Project to Skyline Construction Inc., the low responsive bidder at $359,968, about 8% below the engineer's estimate.
The Decorah City Council opened and closed a public hearing on plans, specifications and cost estimates for the Decorah 2025 College Drive Bridge Improvement Project and then voted to approve the contract award to Skyline Construction Inc.
City staff said Iowa law requires a public hearing for projects with an estimated cost above $206,000. The city engineer estimated the work at $390,601.77; Skyline Construction submitted the low responsive bid of $359,968. The engineer recommended awarding the contract to Skyline, and the council approved the resolution after a motion and second.
What the project covers: Staff described the work as reconstruction of the bridge approaches on College Drive, intersection work at Hively Street including traffic signal modification, and improvements continuing east to Julian Street to match Hively phase 1. The bidder indicated an intention to schedule construction in spring, subject to change.
Vote and next steps: The motion to approve the plans and award the contract was made by Councilmember Chisel and seconded by Councilmember Zittergruen. Roll call votes were recorded as ayes and the motion carried. Staff will proceed with contract execution and scheduling with the contractor.
