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accepted. Staff does not anticipate significant comments from State Aid which would require moving the proposed project bid opening. Bid Opening Staff proposes to open bids on May 8, 2024, and to present the bid results to City Council on May 14,2024 for consideration to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder. Full plans are not attached to this case to prevent potential bidders from downloading plans attached to the case to prepare and submit their bids,rather than purchasing the plans through QuestCDN, the electronic bidding software used by the City of Ramsey. This ensures all bidders are bidding off the same set of plans, and all bidders are notified of any plan revisions (addenda) issued during the bidding process. Attached is the title sheet showing the scope of the improvements, as well as a plan sheet showing the typical sections,which includes information on the proposed pavement section. Plans are available upon request from the City Engineer. The proposed improvements are designated as City Improvement Project#24-05, MSA Xkimo Street Reconstruction. Notification: If Council approves plans and specifications and authorizes advertisement for bids,bids will be advertised on Friday, March 29, and again on Friday,April 5,2024 in the City's official newspaper, the Anoka Union Herald. Additionally, letters will be mailed to property owners with updates on the project status. Engineering Staff maintains City Improvement webpages with the most current project information,which will also be updated. Observations/Alternatives: Alternatives: Motion to adopt Resolution#24-085 approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for MSA Xkimo Street Reconstruction, Improvement Project#24-05. Funding Source: Funding for the improvements within the Xkimo Street right of way is proposed to come from a combination of Municipal State Aid Funds, Storm Water Utility Funds and Sanitary Sewer Utility Funds. Improvements within the Riversbend 3 rd, Riversbend 4th, and Riversbend Plaza subdivisions is proposed to come from a combination of Pavement Management Funds, Storm Water Utility Funds and Sanitary Sewer Utility Funds. Improvements to the existing watermain are not anticipated,but if necessary would be funded by their associated utility funds. Funds below include 23-percent indirect costs for administrative, engineering, finance, and legal costs. Storm Sewer Sanitary Sewer r MSA Funds PM Funds Funds Funds Total $454,202.40 '1$348,806.46 $106,581.10 $32,944.20 $942,534.15 Recommendation: On March 19 2024,the Ramsey Public Works Committee reviewed the improvement project and recommended City Council approval of plans and specifications and authorization to advertise for bids. Staff recommends adopting Resolution#24-085 approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for MSA Xkimo Street Reconstruction, Improvement Project#24-05. Action: Adopt Resolution#24-085 approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for MSA Xkimo Street Reconstruction, Improvement Project#24-05.