Description
The City of Marion is seeking competitive bids to replace and upgrade its storm‑sewer system, including associated water‑main work, curb and sidewalk reconstruction, and site restoration. The bid tabulation shows a $388,203 engineer’s estimate and multiple contractors submitting detailed line‑item pricing. This civil‑infrastructure project involves excavation, concrete pipe installation, water‑main installation, fire‑hydrant work, and traffic‑control measures.
• Scope covers full storm‑sewer trenching, installation of 30‑in. reinforced concrete pipe, sub‑drains, water‑main (6‑in. dip), fire‑hydrant assemblies, and related site work (curb, gutter, sidewalks).
• Over 50 line‑item categories with quantities such as 1,346 LF topsoil, 17 SY trench pipe, and multiple concrete and hydraulic seeding items.
• Seven firms submitted bids ranging from 83.9 % to 117.2 % of the engineer’s estimate; the lowest bid is $325,882 (Rathje Construction Co.).
• Bid bond requirement of 10 % and mandatory acknowledgment of any addenda.
• No award date, project duration, or contact information disclosed; bids were opened on the submission deadline (April 28 2026).