HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.b. Bid Award for Erickson Community SquareCITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: AUGUST 20, 1996
AGENDA ITEM: Bid Award For Erickson Community Square
AGENDA SECTION:
Old Business
PREPARED BY: Jim Topitzhofer, Parks and Recreation and
AGENDA NO.VMS
Community Center Director.
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Jack Anderson of JEA Architects and staff conducted bid opening proceedings for Erickson Community
Square on August 1, 1996. Five bids were received ranging from $216,321 to $278,259. Lowest bid was
offered by CM Construction Company. Total project cost with the lowest bid is calculated at $260,090. The
total project cost is $30,090 over the anticipated cost. Most of this unexpected cost is a result of the soil test,
requiring excavation of 1,000 cubic yards of inadequate soil and replacing it with compacted soil.
There are three suggested alternatives in proceeding with the construction of Erickson Community Square:
1) Accept the bids and award CM Construction Company the bid of $216,321. Fund the $30,090
difference from park improvement funds.
2) Instruct the project architect to redesign and downsize the building to lower the total project cost
down to $230,000. Rebid the revised design as soon as possible.
3) Instruct the project architect to complete a list of project deducts by scaling back materials, and keep
the building the same size (1,550 W). Fund the difference from park improvement funds.
The Parks and Recreation Committee will formulate a recommendation on this issue at their regular meeting
on August 19, 1996. I will present their recommendation as well as pros and cons of each alternative.
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