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• COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 8, 1997 Consideration of Selection of a Construction Management Company for the Public Facilities Complex - Ms. Divine stated that engagement of a construction management company is proposed to oversee the construction of the public facilities complex in order to ensure timely completion of this project within budget perameters. After sending requests for proposals to seven construction management firms, Ms. Divine explained that the public facilities committee interviewed three finalists. The firm of Adolfson & Peterson was selected as the first choice, based on capability and cost. By way of background, Ms. Divine explained that Adolfson & Peterson has considerable experience with a variety of construction management projects for the public sector, and has proposed a team to work with the City on a daily basis. The amount of the Adolfson proposal was lowest at $310,847. Mr. Wessel expressed his appreciation to Ms. Divine for her continuation of this proposal, and stated that approval of this request for authorization to engage a construction management team is an essential step toward timely completion of the public facilities complex. Council Member Bergeson requested explanation of the benefit of construction management over inclusion of this service within the overall project bid. Mr. Wessel explained the role of construction management is to work with the architects from the beginning of construction, ensuring adequate overseeing of the project and avoiding unforeseen expense. He stated that in his experience the additional cost of construction management is worthwhile, adding that all individual contracts will still be let for bid allowing for competitive cost management in all other areas of the project. Council Member Lyden expressed strong exception to payment of $310,847 for construction management service. Mr. Wessel indicated that in his experience a project of this nature warrants construction management, and that the cost would ultimately be the same whether paid to construction management or incorporated into a bid contract. He offered to explain in detail the benefits of such a service. Mayor Landers asked about the other two bids. Ms. Divine explained that the other bids were considerably higher, one bid in the amount of $469,692, and the other $527,140. Ms. Divine added that the high quality of the company chosen is essential to the timely acquisition of service and materials for Spring construction. Council Member Lyden moved to return this matter to Staff for further consideration. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Council Member Bergeson expressed his objection to this motion, explaining that in his personal experience with approximately $35 million worth of construction use of construction management has proven to be appropriate for projects such as the subject facility. • Mr. Schumacher pointed out that an agreement has already been made with Centennial School District with respect to the Early Childhood Center, and that construction management has 11