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1 *although there had been six companies who had paid $30 . 00 deposits <br /> for the plans, and he had expected at least three of these to bid, only <br /> NewMech had submitted the above bid September 21st; <br /> 4 *the size of the project and the fact that it requires subcontracting <br /> 5 specialties like mechanical and electrical might have resulted in some <br /> 6 disinterest on the part of other contractors; <br /> 7 *besides advertising for bids in the Bulletin, the project was also <br /> 8 advertised in the Construction Bulletin; <br /> 9 <br /> 10 *The engineers estimate of $175,000.00 for the lift station alone was <br /> 11 based on the study the City had done over a year ago and was not <br /> 12 revealed to the bidders; <br /> 13 *NewMech did not know they were only bidding against themselves and <br /> 14 bid $171 ,400.00 to construct the lift station and $18, 300.00 for the <br /> 15 meter vault which will be a Metropolitan Waste Control Commission <br /> 16 facility for which the MWCC would be reimbursing the City; <br /> 17 *the vault cost, which MWCC had added to be redesigning their project, <br /> 18 had been added to the contract because the meter would not be put into <br /> 19 the vault right away and the City would have to provide service in the <br /> 20 interim. <br /> 21 Mr. Newcruist reiterated that his firm had received very satisfactory <br /> isreferences for NewMech from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for <br /> whom they are constructing several projects right now as well as from <br /> 24 other companies who have found the contractor to be "both experienced <br /> 25 and qualified for this type of work. " Mr. Childs indicated staff was <br /> 26 familiar with NewMech's qualifications through the subcontracting work <br /> 27 they had done on the carbon system. The engineer also told the Council <br /> 28 that as of that date, the MPCA had not yet issued a permit for the <br /> 29 project and he was therefore recommending their award be made contingent <br /> 30 upon that permit being issued. <br /> 31 Council Action <br /> 32 Motion by Ranallo, seconded by Marks to award the contract for the Foss <br /> 33 Road Lift Station Replacement Project to NewMech Companies. Inc. for <br /> 34 $189,700.00 to cover the costs of replacing the lift station and <br /> 35 providing a new vault for the MWCC meter, contingent upon receipt of <br /> 36 the MPCA permit to do the project. <br /> 37 Motion carried unanimously. <br /> 38 PUBLIC HEARINGS <br /> 39 At 8: 00 P.M. the Mayor opened the public hearing to consider a <br /> 40 resolution of intent to organize the collection of solid waste within <br /> • 5 <br />