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July 27th,2022 <br /> Honorable Mayor and Council Members WS b <br /> City of Lino Lakes <br /> 600 Town Center Parkway <br /> Lino Lakes, MN 55014 <br /> Re: Design, Bidding,and Construction Services for a Water Treatment Plant <br /> Dear Honorable Mayor and Council Members, <br /> WSB is pleased to submit this proposal to provide professional engineering services to provide design, <br /> bidding,and construction services for the city's proposed Water Treatment Plant.We have chosen this <br /> z team intentionally based on their collective experience and expertise.We are confident that this team will <br /> W <br /> N provide effective communication and innovative solutions which will deliver the successful completion of <br /> this project.The WSB Team will provide the following benefits to the City: <br /> o Trusted&Experienced Team:WSB has successfully completed numerous advanced water treatment <br /> plant projects throughout the Midwest.Our team has provided project management,design, bidding, and <br /> v <br /> construction services for 15 water treatment plants constructed in the Metropolitan area and 38 water <br /> co <br /> treatment plants in MN,WI, IA,and ND. In addition, our project manager has been involved in the design, <br /> bidding,and construction of eight municipal water treatment plants in Minnesota over 6,000 gpm in <br /> capacity in the past 15 years, more than any other project manager or engineering firm in Minnesota.The <br /> o city will receive the most experienced team for this major infrastructure project. <br /> 0 <br /> co <br /> Fui � : -1 Obtaining funding for this major infrastructure project will be one of the most critical <br /> factors when selecting the right consultant for the city.WSB has applied for funding and administering <br /> f7 <br /> ° grants and loans from the Public Facilities Authority,the Minnesota State Bonding Bill,and federal <br /> w earmarks.The city will greatly benefit from our extensive funding experience as we lead the process and <br /> leave no stone unturned to pursue funding for your project. <br /> v Community Involvement&Clear Communicatior The city's proposed water treatment plant will likely be <br /> Ln <br /> z one the most important projects to be planned and constructed in the City of Lino Lakes. This project will <br /> require a firm that is highly experienced in community involvement to keep residents and business owners <br /> u� <br /> up to date throughout the project.We excel in community involvement and have the experience needed <br /> 0 <br /> a to effectively communicate with the public and provide concepts and ideas that will not only be accepted, <br /> z but also provide a sense of ownership and pride for the community. We will involve the community using a <br /> z <br /> 2 mix of digital and traditional engagement methods such as project websites,visualizations, meetings,and <br /> printed materials. <br /> 0 <br /> 0 <br /> W <br /> Thank you for the opportunity to provide our qualifications to the City of Lino Lakes for this project. If you <br /> ~ have any questions, please contact Greg Johnson at 612.209.0140,or gjohnson@wsbeng.com. <br /> Sincerely,WSB <br /> LU <br /> a <br /> z Greg Johnson, PE I Director of Water and Wastewater/Design Project Manager and Principal-in-Charge <br /> W <br /> x <br /> 0 <br />