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Mr. Anderson <br />April 28, 2015 <br />Page Two <br />As part of the design process we worked with the City to obtain a permit from Rice Creek <br />Watershed District. The permit required the construction of several rain water gardens <br />to accomplish the treatment requirement of the permit. In the base bid we included the <br />addition of steel fibers into the soil correction for each garden. The steel fibers were not <br />required by the Watershed, but rather went above and beyond in the removal of soluble <br />pollutants. The City simultaneously applied for a grant to provide funds for this <br />additional cost. The grant was unsuccessful and therefore we are recommending <br />removal of the steel fibers from the project cost. As we have worked throughout the <br />design process we have requested volunteers for rain water gardens. We have <br />reviewed the properties of those that have volunteered to ensure that the gardens are <br />constructed in viable locations. In working with the residents, the number and location of <br />the individual gardens has fluctuated. We have prepared Change Order 1 for <br />consideration by the City that removes the steel fiber and adjusts the bid quantities for <br />the rain water gardens to match the current number of volunteers. <br />Based on the bids received, Valley Paving, Inc. is the low bidder. The low bid received <br />appears to be competitive and the bids have been reviewed for errors and/or omissions. <br />Valley Paving, Inc. has successfully completed similar work and we would consider them <br />to be a responsible and responsive bidder. We would recommend award of the project <br />to Valley Paving, Inc. based on the following items: <br />2015 PMP Neighborhood Improvements—Base Bid 3,775,052.88 <br />Alternate 2.0—Additional Watermain 121,744.00 <br />Change Order 1 —Rain Water Garden Modifications 70,325.00) <br />Total Project Cost 3,826,471.88 <br />The Contractor anticipates starting May 5th, 2015 if award of the project occurs at the <br />City Council meeting on May 4th, 2015 in order to meet the schedule of completing all of <br />the improvements in 2015. <br />If you have any questions, please call me at 763-780-0450 Ext 2. <br />Sincerely, <br />Elfering & Associates <br />Kristie Elfering, P. <br />10062 Flanders Court NE,Blaine, MN 55449—Ph: (763)780-0450—Fax:(763)780-0452