Council Agenda Item Cover Sheet

Submitting Department: Public Works

Presenter at meeting:

Contact:	Bob Hammond	Cell Phone Number: 319-440-1005

E-mail Address:	r.hammond@cedar-rapids.org

Description of Agenda Item: Purchases, contracts and agreements

Resolution rejecting all bids for the [Project Name] project (estimated cost is $ )

CIP/DID #

EnvisionCR Element/Goal: GreenCR Goal 1: Be stewards for the environment, promoting economic and social growth while restoring the relationship between the city and the natural environment.

Background: [Contractor Name] submitted the only responsible responsive bid received on [Bid Date] for the [Project Name] project. Their bid of $ is significantly over budget.

Action/Recommendation: The Public Works Department recommends approval of the Resolution rejecting all bids received on [Bid Date] for the [Project Name] project.

Alternative Recommendation: City Council has the option to award the contract to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder. This would result in a significant cost increase.

Time Sensitivity: Normal. Chapter 26.10 of the Code of Iowa requires the Bid security to be returned within 30 days after the bid opening.

Resolution Date:

Budget Information:

Local Preference Policy: NA

Explanation: NA

Recommended by Council Committee: NA

Explanation: NA