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Forest Lake awards median refresh Phase 1 contract to Landbridge Ecological Inc.
Summary
Council approved awarding Phase 1 of the BDN median refresh project to Landbridge Ecological Inc.; staff reported two bids, an engineer estimate of $108,000, a budget of $145,000, and a low bid near $113,000 with work scheduled Sept. 15–Oct. 31.
Public Works staff told the council that Phase 1 of the BDN (median) Refresh Project went to bid and two bids were returned. Staff reported a city budget of $145,000, an engineer estimate of $108,000, and a low bid of roughly $113,000; higher-than-expected items included traffic control and the scope of irrigation removal and replacement.
Staff recommended awarding Phase 1 to Landbridge Ecological Inc. The council moved to award the contract to Landbridge Ecological Inc.; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.
Staff projected a start date of Sept. 15 with final completion around Oct. 31. Staff noted that timing and bidding challenges suggested a potential benefit to bidding similar landscaping projects in spring to increase competition.
Council did not provide a roll-call vote in the public transcript; minutes reflect the motion carried.
