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Council approves engineering and paving contracts for Morenview Drive rehabilitation
Summary
Council approved Hennessey Engineering for construction inspection and testing (not to exceed $54,000) and accepted Al’s Asphalt’s low bid for the Morenview Drive paving contract (not to exceed $493,856 plus a 10% contingency), funded from 2021 MTF bond proceeds; a resident asked about bidding and vendor performance.
The council approved two related contracts to rehabilitate Morenview Drive: Hennessey Engineering to provide construction engineering, inspection and testing services (not to exceed $54,000) and Al’s Asphalt Paving Company as the low qualified bidder for the pavement rehabilitation contract (not to exceed $493,856 with a 10% contingency of $44,008.96). Funding was identified as remaining proceeds from the 2021 MTF bond issuance.
During public comment, resident Mary Souza asked how the city determines contract awards and whether the city always selects the lowest bidder. Staff responded that the city typically goes with the low bid but also factors in contractor qualifications and prior performance; engineering services and past experience with vendors inform award decisions. The council approved both motions on voice votes.
The clerk clarified this is a bond-funded project and staff said the procurement included checks on qualifications; contingency funds were included for change orders. The council did not identify any change to the project scope at the meeting.
