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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL—MAY 4, 2015 5 Park Construction, Co. $4,351,515.05 Northwest Asphalt $4,530,919.36 T. A. Schifsky& Sons, Inc. $4,759,464.55 Redstone Construction $4,966,656.59 Meyer Contracting, Inc. $5,406,576.06 Assistant City Engineer Anderson stated that several rain gardens are included in both neighborhoods for the management of storm water runoff as required by Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD). One thing included in the base bid was enhanced soil treatments for the engineered soils used in the rain gardens. This is above and beyond the RCWD requirements. Staff simultaneously applied for a grant from RCWD for the cost of the enhanced engineered soils. He noted that the City was unsuccessful in obtaining the grant for the enhanced engineered soils so staff is recommending removing them from the contract by Change Order No. 1 which will reduce the overall contract amount by$70,325. Assistant City Engineer Anderson commented that Valley Paving has completed similar projects successfully in the metro area and City staff has worked with them in the past, although not in Arden Hills. The contract award should be in the following amount: 2015 PMP Neighborhood Improvements Base Bid Amount $3,775,052.88 Alternate 2.0 Additional Watermain $ 121,744.00 Change Order 1 Rain Garden Modifications ($ 70,325.00) Total Project Cost $3,826,471.88 Assistant City Engineer Anderson stated that as with previous PMP projects, staff will need consultant help with construction inspection, construction staking, and some routine administrative services. Staff has asked Elfering and Associates to provide a proposal based on the hours of each service he believes will be necessary for successful completion of the two neighborhood projects. A letter from Elfering and Associates (included in the agenda packet) provides these costs on a neighborhood basis; $322,000 for the Venus/Crystal neighborhood and $166,850 for the Grant/Noble/Lake Lane neighborhood. These costs are well within the Assessment Manual allocation for this overhead item. Staff would recommend accepting the proposal from Elfering and Associates for construction services, along with the adoption of Resolution 2015-030. Councilmember Holden asked if the Elfering and Associates expenses were included in the total project costs. Public Works Director Maurer reported that these expenses were part of the overhead costs. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:47 p.m. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:47 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to Adopt Resolution #2015-030, Awarding the 2015 PMP Contract to