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TWIN HA,IS Date: Monday, July 7, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Nathan Erickson, Environmental Manager
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ACTION ITEM
Request:
Approval of Resolution 2025-011, a Resolution of the City Council of The City of Twin Falls, Idaho,
rejecting all bids for the 2025 Grandview Odor Control Project and directing staff to pursue obtaining bids
through the open market.
Time Estimate:
Five minutes with additional time for council questions.
Background:
In the current FY2025 budget, $650,000 has been allocated for the installation of a permanent odor
scrubber at the corner of Grandview Drive North and Federation Road. To date, nearly $130,000 has been
spent on the design and bidding phases of the project. The project was bid in May, with the bid opening
occurring on June 10, 2025. At the bid opening, only one bid was received from GSE Construction
Company, Inc., totaling $1,002,900. This bid was reviewed by Consor Engineering, the city's contracted
engineer for the project, and they recommended rejecting the bid due to it being "substantially higher
than expected for the project."
Approval Process:
Approval of the bid rejection requires a simple majority of the members in attendance at this meeting.
Budget Impact:
Rejection of the bid will not impact the budget at this time. If additional funds are later deemed
necessary, a request will be made to the city council.
Regulatory Impact:
Idaho Code § 67-2805 Procurement of Public Works Construction: (2.a.viii) In its discretion, the governing
board may reject all bids presented and re-bid, or the governing board may, after finding it to be a fact,
pass a resolution declaring that the project sought to be accomplished by the expenditure can be
performed more economically by purchasing goods and services on the open market. If identical bids are
received, the governing board may choose the bidder it prefers. If no bids are received, the governing
board may procure the goods or services without further competitive bidding procedures.
History:
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Analysis:
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Conclusion:
Staff recommends that Council approve the resolution rejecting bids for the 2025 Grandview Odor
Control Project.
Attachments:
1. 2025-06-18 Rejection of Bid Grandview Odor Control Station
2. 2025-07-07 Resolution No. 2025-011
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June 18, 2025
Mr. Nathan Erickson
Environmental Engineer
Twin Falls Public Works Division
119 South Park Avenue West
Twin Falls, ID 83301
RE: Rejection of Bids: Grandview Odor Control Station
Dear Nathan,
On June 10, 2025,the City received a bid from one bidder on the above referenced project.The bid was for$1,002,900 which is
substantially higher than expected for the project.
We have reviewed, in detail,the bid from the apparent low bidder and found no errors or irregularities of concern. However, due
to the high cost,we do not recommend award of the contract to GSE Construction Company, Inc.and we recommend rejection
of the bid.
If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Consor Engineers, LLC
Mark Cummings, PE,Principal Engineer
208-947-9033 1 mark.cummings@consoreng.com
www.consoreng.com
RESOLUTION NO.2025-011
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TWIN FALLS, IDAHO,
REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE 2025 GRANDVIEW ODOR CONTROL PROJECT.
WHEREAS on May 20,2025 and May 27, 2025 the City advertised in the Times News and on the
City's website for bids related to the 2025 Grandview Odor Control Project;and
WHEREAS the bid opening occurred on June 10, 2025, and only one bid was received from GSE
Construction Company,Inc.for$1,002,900;and
WHEREAS the City received correspondence on June 18, 2025, from Consor Engineering, the
contracted engineering firm overseeing the project;and
WHEREAS Consor Engineering,having conducted a thorough review of the bid submitted by GSE,
recommends the rejection of said bid on the grounds that the proposed cost is deemed excessively high;and
WHEREAS Idaho Code§67-2805(2.a.viii)permits the governing board to reject all bids after finding
it a fact that the project can be performed more economically through the open market;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TWIN FALLS,IDAHO:
The City formally rejects the bid submitted by GSE Construction Company, Inc. for the 2025
Grandview Odor Control Project due to its excessively high cost.City staff are hereby directed to proceed with
pursuing more economical alternatives for completing the 2025 Grandview Odor Control Project through the
open market as authorized by Idaho Code§67-2805(2.a.viii).
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: July 2025.
SIGNED BY THE MAYOR: July 2025.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
Published Date