Project Status Update 11/2022

It's Thanksgiving time and that means we are getting closer to starting the Mayhill Phase 2 construction phase. We are currently in the Bidding/Advertising phase. Designs have been complete, utilities have been cleared, real estate has been acquired. The project advertising started Mid-October for contractors to review and bid. As noted in a prior Project Update, the Mayhill Phase 2 project is being delivered using Competitive Sealed Proposals (CSP) versus "Low Bid" method. The CSP method requires that all bidders to provide more detail in their proposal such as qualifications of key personnel, quality, reputation, experience, safety, schedule and work plan. This additional effort allows the bidders the opportunity share why they feel they are best qualified. Similarly, this approach places additional responsibility on the City to thoroughly review all bids and not just rely on the contractor with the lowest price. The result - better information sharing between bidders and city and ideally a better project experience for all stakeholders. The bids will be opened this week (11/16/22) for staff to begin processing for procurement compliance. Evaluations will take place through the week of Thanksgiving and once complete (early December) and all procurement documentation is finalized, Staff will target the earliest possible City Council date to award the project (likely January 2023). Construction is anticipated to start March 2023 (all dates are subject to change).