Resolution considering bids on Capital Improvement Project 11193; 2026 Resurfacing.

Adoption of attached resolution.

On April 10, 2026, bids were opened on Capital Improvement Project Number 11193. Two bids were received, with the low bid submitted by W W Blacktopping, Inc. of $1,857,172.20. The Engineer’s Estimate for the project was $2,143,032.50.
 
Staff recommends awarding the construction contract for Capital Improvement Project Number 11193 to W W Blacktopping, Inc.
 
The project will not begin until after school is out for the summer. The earliest start date is May 26, 2026, and the contract has a substantial completion date of September 4, 2026. The project is broken into 3 phases, with each phase expected to take 28 days to complete.

• Phase 1: E Main St from Garden Blvd to Agency Rd
• Phase 2: E Main St from Hannah St to Garden Blvd
• Phase 3: E Main St from Agency Rd to Victory Dr

Staff and representatives of the contractor will meet with property owners prior to construction to explain the work schedule, access to homes and businesses during construction, mail delivery, garbage collection, and other miscellaneous items of interest to the residents. 
 
Staff held a meeting with Mayo, Mankato Clinic, and Public Safety on April 8^th, 2026 to discuss the impacts on hospital access and emergency vehicles during construction.