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Apparent Low Bidder CNH Architects has interviewed Jorgenson Construction to discuss their comfort level with their bids and ask some general qualification questions. Jorgenson Construction was founded in 1983 and is located in Coon Rapids, MN. They have a broad experience in construction of commercial as well as public buildings and CNH regularly receives bids from them on other public projects we have designed. In addition we have had the opportunity to work with Jorgenson Construction on a 2007- 2008 project, the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District facility in Andover, and found to them meet our expectations for that project. We also discussed project schedule with Jorgenson Construction being very comfortable with the amount of time provided for the construction of this facility. Recommendations Base Bid - Fire Station- $3,498,000: CNH Architects considers this bids to be competitive and of good value. We have interviewed the low bidder and found them to be responsible and responsive to the documents. In addition we have had past positive experience working with this bidder. Consequently, CNH Architects recommends awarding the contract for the Lino Lakes Fire Station to the low bidder, Jorgenson Construction. There are five alternates that were bid as separate costs as part of the bidding process. I will summarize each below. Alternate #1 — Internal Road - $340,000: This alternate represents all the work to build the internal road connecting Birch Street and Centerville road serving both the fire station and any future city functions that might be developed on this site. This work also includes all stormwater ponding associated with the runoff from this road. This alternate was priced separately as it will serve more than just the fire station itself, however, it is not an option as it is needed for the fire station to function. The price for this alternate is a good value and falls in the middle of the prices provided within the different bids. Consequently, CNH Architects recommends approving this alternate as part of the contract award. Alternate #2 — Solid Surface Window Sills - $5,200: This alternate would upgrade the base bid plastic laminate window sills to a solid surface (Corian type) material. These sills will last much longer than plastic laminate sills and are also more durable. Replacement of window sills would be many times this cost. CNH Architects recommends approving this alternate as part of the contract award. Alternate #3 — Manual Rolling Shade - $700: This alternate adds a manually operated blackout shade at all windows in the Classroom / Backup EOC space. While other rooms of horizontal blinds, the added control within this room of having blackout shades will be beneficial to both Classroom and EOC uses. CNH Architects recommends approving this alternate as part of the contract award. P:\PROJECTS\2014\14045\4 - BIDDING\BID RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.DOCX