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<br />City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota Page | 16 <br />G. Cost <br />Value for fees <br />We have prepared a fee estimate for the City of Lino Lakes based on the needs and objectives <br />you have shared with us and our experience conducting similar utility rate studies. Our <br />estimate allows for thorough and insightful advice and services from experienced professionals, <br />providing a high value for fees. <br />Our proposed fixed dollar amount for this project is $17,730, which includes all direct and <br />indirect costs to complete the work as described in this proposal, including meeting and <br />presentation costs. Costs per task noted above are estimated to be: <br />Task Fee <br />Task 1 – Administration/coordination/meeting $ 590 <br />Task 2 – Review background information $8,300 <br />Task 3 – Analyze existing rate structure/conduct rate study $5,600 <br />Task 4 – Prepare and present report of findings and recommendations $3,240 <br />Assumptions <br />We based our estimate on the assumptions detailed below. Should any of these change <br />during the engagement, we will bring the matter to the City’s attention immediately and <br />prepare a change order detailing the new requirements and corresponding budget impact. <br />We will not undertake additional work without the City’s written approval. <br />Assumptions include: <br />– The City’s senior management are fully committed to the success of this project <br />– The City recognizes that the services provided are advisory in nature only and that <br />the City will assume full responsibility for implementation decisions <br />– Baker Tilly will have access to, and be provided with, electronic or other readily available <br />data without the need to conduct data extraction or comprehensive synthesis <br />– Information will be provided within the specified timeframes and format <br />– No significant changes in scope from that outlined in this proposal <br />– The City’s project manager will be responsible for coordinating activities with the consulting <br />team and City personnel, as needed, throughout the project <br />– If selected, in order to ensure the final contract accurately reflects the services to be <br />provided, we look forward to the opportunity to negotiate a contract with mutually <br />acceptable terms and conditions for execution by each party <br />