HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 7796 RESOLUTION 7796
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH MUSKA ELECTRIC COMPANY
FOR THE 2011 ELECTRICAL MODIFICATIONS FOR WELL NO. 2 MOTOR
CONVERSION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the motor for Municipal Well No. 2 is being converted from a
dilapidated natural gas engine to a new variable speed electric motor; and
WHEREAS, the pump was lowered and a new 200 HP electric motor was
installed in 2010 for Well No. 2 as part of a well rehabilitation project, requiring electrical
equipment and modifications to the well house to make the motor operable; and
WHEREAS, engineering design was performed by Bolton Menk, Inc. and a
quote solicitation package was developed and sent to five qualified electrical
contractors.; and
WHEREAS, three quotes were received and ranged from $55,400 to $72,450
with the low quote submitted by Muska Electric Company of Roseville, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, monies have been budgeted for 2011 under the Water Enterprise
Fund (700- 4823 -7050) for the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. The quote for $55,400 submitted by Muska Electric Company for construction of the
2011 Electrical Modifications for Well No. 2 Motor Conversion Project is hereby
accepted by the City. A 5% contingency of $2,800 is approved to cover potential
additional construction costs and requires approval by the Public Works Director.
2. The Public Works Director is directed to prepare a construction contract with Muska
Electric Company for said work at said price.
3. Upon satisfactory review by the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Administrator are
hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the City, to execute and enter
into the construction contract with Muska Electric Company.
4. Bolton Menk, Inc. is authorized to provide engineering services for the
construction phase of the said project on an hourly basis not to exceed $5,000.
5. Bolton Menk's design fee associated with the project is increased $3,500 for a
revised lump sum compensation of $23,500.
6. Costs associated with supplying a new main electrical service to the project site by
Xcel Energy is approved.
Resolution 7796
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Adopted this 23rd day of May, 2011.
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ATTEST:
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)