The action before the council is the adoption of a resolution accepting a proposal from EOR Iowa, LLC, for the 2017 - SE Prairie Trail Native Planting Project.
The 2017 - SE Prairie Trail Native Planting Project includes seeding, mulching, planting, and maintenance of native landscapes covering several stormwater treatment areas in the southeastern portion of Prairie Trail.
Bid invitations were sent to five (5) contractors. Two (2) bids were received for the project as follows:
1 . EOR Iowa, LLC $93,105.80
2 . Applied Ecological Services $99,621.40
The Engineer's estimate for the project was $121,920.00.
The two bids received ranged from approximately 18% to 24% below the engineer's estimate. EOR Iowa, LLC. has completed projects for the City of Ankeny in the past, and they have the technical experience to complete this project. The Public Works Department recommends awarding the 2017 - SE Prairie Trail Native Planting Project be awarded to EOR Iowa, LLC. |