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File #: 25-1833    Version: 1 Name: 12/15/25 - Resolution with Doan Construction for Manhole Raising Project
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 12/15/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 12/15/2025 Final action: 12/15/2025
Enactment date: 12/15/2025 Enactment #: R-25-435
Title: Resolution to Approve a Construction Contract with Doan Construction Co. for the Manhole Raising Project ($1,400,000.00; RFP 25-42)
Attachments: 1. Doan Construction Co. Bid Submittal RFP No. 25-42 Manhole Raising Project.pdf, 2. RFP_25-42_Document.pdf, 3. rfp_25-42_addendum1.pdf, 4. rfp_25-42_addendum2.pdf, 5. RFP 25-42 Eval Results.pdf, 6. DOAN COMPANIES - Construction Agreement.pdf
Title
Resolution to Approve a Construction Contract with Doan Construction Co. for the Manhole Raising Project ($1,400,000.00; RFP 25-42)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution to approve a construction contract with Doan Construction Co. in the amount of $1,400,000.00 for the Manhole Raising Project (RFP 25-42).

RFP 25-42 was issued to locate, expose, and raise approximately 160 sanitary and storm manholes to grade, both under and outside of the road pavement, to allow access to inspect and maintain the sanitary and storm sewer systems.

Six proposals were received by the City's Procurement Unit and publicly opened on September 26, 2025. A selection committee comprised of Public Services staff reviewed the proposals and determined which bidder was the Best Value based on the criteria in ORD-21-41:

* Qualifications, Experience, & Accountability (20%)
* Workplace Safety (20%)
* Workforce Development (20%)
* Social Equity & Sustainability (20%)
* Schedule of Pricing/Cost (20%)

After reviewing and scoring proposals, staff ranked the responding firms in the following order:
1. Doan Construction Co.
2. Anglin Civil
3. ET Mackenzie Co.
4. Fonson Company, Inc.
5. Prime Construction Services, Inc.
6. Green Tech Systems

Doan Construction Co. received the highest score among the proposals reviewed by the selection committee. Therefore, staff recommend awarding the contract for this project to Doan Construction Co.

Doan Construction Co. complies with the City's Non-Discrimination and Living Wage ordinances.

Budget/Fiscal Impact: This project is included in the City's Capital Improvements Plan (UT-SN-22-09, UT-ST-26-03, UT-ST-24-25). Funding for this project is available in the approved FY26 capital budgets of the Sewage Disposal System and Stormwater Funds. The estimated project funding breakdown is as follows:

Sewer Disposal System Fund $700,000.00
Stormwater Fund $700,000.00
Total: $1,400,000.00

Prepared by: Megan S...

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