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r <br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL— APRIL 9, 2001 2 <br /> D. Pay Estimate#3, 2001 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project, (Lift Station#8), Gridor <br /> Construction, Inc., $112,990.24. <br /> E. City Hall Construction Project, Architectural Alliance, Professional Services Fee <br /> (February 2001) <br /> MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a <br /> motion to approve the Consent Calendar and authorize execution of all necessary <br /> documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). <br /> PUBLIC COMMENTS <br /> Mayor Probst invited those present to come forward and address the Council on any items not <br /> already on the agenda. <br /> No public comments were made. <br /> UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS <br /> A. City Hall Construction Project-Audio Visual Bid Awards <br /> Mr. Lynch responded Electronic Interiors was hired to put together an audiovisual package and <br /> bid, which includes the oversight of the installation of equipment. He stated that on April 4 they <br /> held the bid opening. He noted the three low bidders included Dascom,Impulse Group, and <br /> MidCo Audio Visual. He added Dascom was the apparent low bidder in amount of$139,916.85. <br /> He stated the budget amount was $160,000. He added staff recommends awarding the bid for <br /> construction of the Arden Hills Council Chambers technical media systems equipment and <br /> installation to Dascom Systems. He stated Mr. David Skoog was here tonight. <br /> Mayor Probst asked if anyone has worked before with this firm and has a comfort level with <br /> them. Mr. Skoog responded he had not talked to them, but did review the equipment list and <br /> prices. He stated as he looked at the bids and how they were laid out,the material costs were in <br /> line. He noted the differences came in the labor portion and that is something up to contractor. <br /> He added he has worked with them before and they have contracted for two of his projects. He <br /> stated it is a good firm,which works hard. He noted they have a professional presentation and <br /> more than adequate customer service. <br /> Councilmember Aplikowski stated they would not want someone to install this equipment, <br /> which was not trained. <br /> Mr. Skoog stated Dascom started in this business by working out of town so they have had to <br /> streamline their labor costs. He noted in doing so,they have cut down the time spent on things <br /> like putting together an equipment rack. He added their labor costs are under what he had <br /> anticipated it to be by about$13,000. He stated it is not so significant to be of concern. <br /> Council p Y <br /> Councilmember Aplikowski asked if the service their work. Mr. Skoog responded there is a <br /> one-year warranty as part of the contract. He stated the warranty does not start until he signs off <br />