Item Number: 11.a.
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September 15, 2026

Resolution approving project manual and estimate of cost for the construction of the Woodside Drive Repair 2027 Project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing time and place for receipt of bids.


Prepared By:

Timothy Schmadeke - Civil Engineer          

 
Reviewed By:

Jason Havel - City Engineer
Ron Knoche - Public Works Director
Geoff Fruin - City Manager
Sara Greenwood - Assistant City Attorney

 
Fiscal Impact:

The engineer’s estimate of construction costs is $105,000. $2,000,000 is currently available in the Annual Sewer Projects Fund V3101. 

 
Staff Recommendation:
Approval
 
Attachments:
Resolution
 
Executive Summary:

This agenda item begins the bidding process for the 2027 Woodside Drive Repair Project. This project generally includes removal and replacement of PCC pavement, PCC sidewalk, and a sanitary sewer manhole, as well as the installation of a storm sewer manhole, intake, and associated piping. 

Background / Analysis:

A 16-foot-deep sanitary sewer manhole is structurally failing. There is an existing external drop that is also impacting the structural integrity of the manhole. Complete removal of the manhole is required along with installation of an internal drop connection. A nearby storm sewer drain is also undersized for the drainage area and an open throat intake and manhole will be installed to provide proper drainage.

 
Project Timeline:
Hold Public Hearing and Approve Project Manual: September 15, 2026 
Bid Letting: October 22, 2026
Contract Award: November 2, 2026  
Construction: May 2027 - August 2027