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Dick Krumm, of RVK Architects, is checking references on the <br />apparent low bidder as well as verifying the accuracy of the <br />bid. He will have a final recommendation available for <br />Wednesday,s meeting. <br />It should also be noted that another deletion we made from the <br />bids relates to flooring material used in the warming house. <br />Based on the suggestion from Jim Beckwith of Kraus - Anderson, Jim <br />Morelan pursued the installation of floor material using a <br />different avenue. Not only has that saved dollars for the <br />project by reducing material costs, we are also going to benefit <br />from a donated installation by Larry Husak. The estimated cost <br />for the flooring is $2,250.00. Assuming Washtock's low bid of <br />$45,105.00, the total would then be estimated at $47,355.00. <br />When the project was bid last year, the low bid was $55,500.00. <br />Therefore, the appears the changes made have resulted in a <br />savings of $8,145.00. In reviewing the bids of some of the <br />people who bid last as well as this year, it would appear that <br />that number is an accurate representation of the savings <br />achieved. It should also be noted that we did spend an <br />additional $924.00 in architects fees for the redesign of <br />certain segments of the project as well as $124.23 for printing <br />of the new bid documents. <br />The source of funds for this project is as follows: <br />City Budget $23,000.00 (Maximum amount) <br />North Suburban Youth Assoc. $11,700.00 <br />St. Joseph's Society $15,000.00 <br />Little Canada Rec. Assoc. $ 7,500.00 <br />TOTAL $57,200.00 <br />It should also be noted that LCRA has pledged up to an <br />additional $15,000.00 to ensure that the project will be <br />successfully completed. The exact impact of these donations on <br />the City's contribution is not known at this time. However, <br />sufficient funds do exist to ensure the completion of the <br />project. <br />One last note relates to the fact that Jim Morelan has obtained <br />a letter from Roseville Area Schools regarding permission for us <br />to construct the project on their property. Therefore, it is my <br />recommendation that we proceed with the construction of the <br />warming house subject to the recommendation of the architect <br />which will be available for Wednesday's meeting. <br />JRH:slu <br />Page 23 <br />