E3. 2019 Chip Seal Bid Recommendation201 P Avenue East
PO Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Phone: 406-758-7720
Fax: 406-758-7831
www.kalispell.com /public works
MEMORANDUM
March 11, 2019
TO: Doug Russell, City Manager
FROM: Tom Tabler, PE, Civil Engineer
CC: Susie Turner, PE, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Chip Seal Project for Year Ending December 31, 2019
MEETING: March 18, 2019
BACKGROUND: Each year the City of Kalispell performs pavement maintenance in the form of
chip sealing to extend the service life of existing paved streets. Chip seal pavement maintenance
for the year of 2019 will consist of chip sealing approximately 4 miles of City streets.
Bids were received on Thursday March 7, 2019 at 2:30 PM. One responsive bid was received
from local contractors:
Contractor:
Pavement Maintenance Solutions
Engineer's Estimate
Total Bid Price
$190,436.35
$197,148.10
Pavement Maintenance Solutions has been determined to be a responsive and responsible
contractor successfully completing similar projects in Northwest Montana.
ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to award the Chip Seal Project for Year Ending December 31,
2019 to Pavement Maintenance Solutions with the execution of the total amount bid for
$190,436.35, contingent upon the passage of Resolution 5913 requesting distribution of Bridge
and Road Safety and Accountability Program (BARSAA) funds.
FISCAL EFFECTS: The total project construction cost will be funded in parts by the BARSAA
funds, with which the City will receive $305,077.46 in fiscal year 2019, and the Pavement
Maintenance Fund (2500-421-430244-354), which has a current balance of $511,305.00.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested and approved by the City Council.
ATTACHMENTS: Bid Analysis.
BID TAB - Bids Opened March 7, 2019 2:30 pm
Chip Seal Project for Year Ending December 31, 2019
Kalispell, MT 59901
City Proj. No. 19-0201
Engineers Estimate
Pavement Maintenance Sol.
PO Box 3379
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
No.
Item
Unit
Quantity
Unit Price
Total Price
Unit Price
Total Price
1
Project Mobilization
LS
1
$ 15,000.00
$ 15,000.00
$ 22,000.00
$ 22,000.00
2
Traffic, Parking and Pedestrian Control
LS
1
$ 10,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 15,000.00
$ 15,000.00
3
Asphalt Seal and Chip Coat
SY
74847
$ 2.30
$ 172,148.10
$ 2.05
$ 153,436.35
Total = $ 197,148.10 I $ 190,436.35 I