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Council reviews bid award for London Road lead service line replacement; lowest bid prevailed, staff said
Summary
The council heard a staff report on awarding the London Road lead service line replacement contract to Mincom Utility Construction for up to $1,165,250.50; councilors asked why an out-of-town firm was selected and staff said the low bid generally determines the award subject to exceptions.
Duluth staff presented a proposed award of a contract for the London Road lead service line replacement to Mincom Utility Construction for an amount not to exceed $1,165,250.50.
Councilors asked why the apparent low bidder was from outside the immediate region. Staff answered that projects of this size are competitively bid and often attract firms from across the state; the city typically awards to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder unless an exception applies.
Councilors also noted that a local firm, Northland Constructors, submitted a bid that was approximately $420,000 higher than the winning bid, according to the bidding tabulation included in the meeting materials. No final award vote was recorded during the meeting; the item was presented and discussed.
