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Zeeland awards 17 East Main boiler plant contract to Midwest Construction Group, subject to legal review
Summary
Council approved a $1,140,740.77 contract award to Midwest Construction Group for a boiler plant at 17 East Main and set a project budget of $1,254,814.85; staff noted the contractor owns the building and the contract will be finalized pending City Attorney approval.
The Zeeland Common Council on June 15 awarded a construction contract to Midwest Construction Group for a boiler plant at 17 East Main, a project intended to support the city's snowmelt system and future expansions.
Assistant City Manager/Finance Director Kevin Plockmeyer told the council that because Midwest Construction Group owns the 17 East Main building, staff recommended using Midwest as the general contractor to coordinate building-related exterior work (including a chase) with the boiler-plant construction. Staff presented a formal bid total of $1,168,258.41 (including contingency), recommended awarding the contract for the proposal less contingency — $1,140,740.77 — and asked the council to set a total project budget with a 10% contingency of $1,254,814.85. Plockmeyer said Midwest agreed to split additional engineering costs and included a $15,000 credit in its updated proposal.
Councilmember Perkins moved and Mayor Pro-Tem Gruppen supported the award, with the action recorded as subject to contract review by City Attorney Jim Donkersloot to ensure the city's interests are protected. Staff described the waiver of standard bidding requirements as a unique project-delivery structure that necessitates attorney review and careful contract terms.
The council vote was unanimous among members present. City staff listed next steps as City Attorney review of contract documents and coordination of construction planning and procurement once legal review is complete.
