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American Fork council approves $1.39 million Auto Mall Drive extension contract to Landmark Excavating
Summary
The council voted to award the Auto Mall Drive extension contract to Landmark Excavating, Inc., for $1,386,402.50 with a $170,000 contingency; council members noted the low bid was roughly $500,000 below the engineer's estimate and cited the contractor's local experience.
The council voted to award the Auto Mall Drive extension project to Landmark Excavating, Inc., approving a construction contract in the amount of $1,386,402.50 and a project construction and engineering contingency of $170,000 to be held by the city.
Council discussion noted the apparent low bid was nearly $500,000 under the engineer's estimate, which prompted questions about whether the city should be trepidatious about a low bid. Several council members and staff said they were comfortable with the award because Landmark has completed recent local work — including a bridge at Art Dye and other nearby projects — and is positioned to be competitive on work adjacent to its operations.
Council member Taylor made the motion to award the contract; Council member John seconded. The council conducted a roll-call vote; Ayes were recorded from Council members Hunter, John, Taylor, Holly and Carroll and the motion carried.
The contract was approved as presented, with the city holding a $170,000 contingency for construction and engineering. The chair noted the agenda had reached its end after item 4 was stricken and the council then voted to adjourn.
The contract award obligates the city to the construction contract subject to the terms presented; additional administrative steps will follow to execute the contract and manage the contingency.
