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,- Staff interviewed the project teams from Bolton & Menk, Inc. and SEH, Inc. Staff is �� recommending award of the contract to SEH, Inc. While the contract cost for SEH is higher, � they have planned more hours in the workplan than Bolton & Menk, resulting in a lower hourly �. rate. Staff feels their proposal more accurately reflects the complexity of this project. SEH also ., has extensive background with the City's storm sewer system, as they completed the � Comprehensive Surface Water Management Plan Update in 2011. SEH also has historic . knowledge with the St. Croix lift station in particular. They reviewed the modeling that was . completed in 2005 for the expansion of the nearby Bonestroo building, and also completed the � original design in 1967 (Banister Engineering). . POLICY OBJECTIVE .. One of the goals from the City's Comprehensive Surface Water Management Plan (CSWMP) is � to provide flood protection for all residents and structures as well as protect the integrity of � conveyance channels and storm water detention areas. Staff seeks to find the most cost effective . purchasing opportunities to meet budgetary and operational objectives. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS -�� We are proposing the city's cost for this improvement will be funded by the Storm Sewer Utility fund. The estimated construction cost for this project is $400,000 and will be further refined - through the design phase of the project. This is a capital need included in the capital improvement plan. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends award of a contract to SEH, Inc. for this work. REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION Motion awarding an engineering services contract to SEH, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $58,817 for engineering services for the rehabilitation of the St. Croix storm sewer lift station. Prepared by: Kristine Giga, Civil Engineer Attachments: A: Location Map Page 2 of 2