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University Heights awards Melrose Avenue repair contract to American Excavation & Concrete LLC
Summary
The University Heights council unanimously approved Resolution 26-23 on May 19, awarding the Melrose Avenue pavement repair and utility-improvements contract to American Excavation and Concrete LLC after staff reported reference checks and no concerns from the City of Cedar Rapids.
The University Heights City Council voted 5–0 on May 19 to accept the low bid and award the Melrose Avenue pavement repair and utility improvements contract to American Excavation and Concrete LLC.
Ryan presented the streets-and-sidewalks report and summarized staff outreach to references for the apparent low bidder. He said the contractor is based in Healy with prior work in the Cedar Rapids area and that staff contacted the City of Cedar Rapids right-of-way supervisor and other references. "There's really no concerns, and they've been good to work with as far as fixing any concerns that the City of Cedar Rapids had so far," Ryan said, and he recommended council consider Resolution 26-23 to accept the bid.
Council members discussed the vetting process and asked clarifying questions about references and whether the contractor's past work suggested any reason to reject the bid. Following the recommendation, the council considered Resolution 26-23 and voted by roll call; the clerk recorded aye votes and announced the motion carried 5–0.
The resolution formally awarded the construction contract to American Excavation and Concrete LLC; the contract amount was not specified in the meeting transcript. Council members thanked staff for the vetting work and moved to other agenda items.
The city will proceed with contract finalization and scheduling consistent with staff recommendations.
