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City reports low bids on Mountain View Corridor widening; staff to move forward under purchasing policy
Summary
Saratoga Springs received low bids for the Mountain View Corridor widening and signalization project; the low bidder was Landmark Excavation. Staff said they will proceed with contract award under the city’s purchasing policy and aim to complete work by Aug. 8 before school starts.
City staff reported to the Saratoga Springs City Council on April 20 that bids for the Mountain View Corridor widening and the 400 North intersection realignment came in substantially lower than earlier estimates, creating additional funding flexibility to pursue other unfunded segments.
Staff said three bids were opened: a low bid at approximately $3.01 million (Landmark Excavation), and other bids roughly $3.04 million and $3.06 million. Earlier planning had estimated the project might cost $5–$6 million with a $1 million portion for the intersection; the lower bids leave near‑term funds available for additional corridor segments depending on award and external grant/loan decisions.
Staff told the council the contractor low bid does not include the signal equipment cost; the city plans to procure the signal poles and equipment through the state warehouse at discounted rates and pay for those items outside of the general construction contract. Staff said the project already has a budgeted line (GL 334765) with $3.5 million appropriated, enabling award under the purchasing policy. Councilmembers asked about schedule, and staff said a contractual completion target for the contract is August 8 — an objective timed to be completed before schools start — and that change orders could affect that date.
Council and staff also discussed corridor preservation funding (MAG corridor preservation) and the potential to secure right of way for future full freeway buildout. Staff noted gaps to the north and south that would need easements; council suggested pursuing corridor preservation funding to secure contiguous right of way. Staff asked council if they had objections to moving ahead with awarding the contract; the council directed staff to proceed to avoid delaying the project.
Staff said the widening will create a five‑lane section (two lanes each way plus center turn lane) and realign and signalize the intersection at 400 North to improve school walking routes and reduce delays. The low bid was from Landmark Excavation, which also worked on the cemetery project, and staff said all bidders were reputable.
