Alin Dumachi - Senior Engineer
Jason Havel - City Engineer
Ron Knoche - Public Works Director
Geoff Fruin - City Manager
Sara Greenwood - Assistant City Attorney
$1,987,775.00. Funding is available in the Riverside Dr. Pedestrian Bridge at Iowa Ave. Rehab Account #S3978 through unused funds from other projects, bond premiums, interest or future year budget allocations.
This agenda item awards the construction contract for the Riverside Dr Pedestrian Bridge at Iowa Ave Rehabilitation Project. Four (4) bids were received prior to the October 12, 2026 bid date:
| Bidder Name | City | Bid |
| Minturn, Inc. | Brooklyn, IA | $1,987,775.00 |
| Tricon Construction, Inc. | Cedar Rapids, IA | $2,102,000.00 |
| Keeley Restoration Services, LLC. | St. Louis, MO | $2,099,610.00 |
| Restoration Systems, Inc. | Chaska, MN | Non-Responsive |
| Engineer's Estimate | $1,400,000.00 |
Minturn, Inc. of Brooklyn, Iowa submitted the lowest responsive, responsible bid of $1,987,775.00. Staff recommends awarding the contract for the Riverside Dr Pedestrian Bridge at Iowa Ave Rehabilitation Project to Minturn, Inc.
The project generally includes concrete rehabilitation to the existing bridge and spiral ramp, expansion joint rehabilitation, pavement modifications at the spiral ramp landing, and aesthetic improvements including new handrail, new electrical lighting, and bridge deck coating.
Project Timeline:
Construction – May 2027 to August 2027