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08/09/01 12:43 FAX 6123701378 BRW, INC. IM002 <br /> UM <br /> .: BRW, Inc. MEMORANDUM <br /> Thresher Square <br /> 700 Third Street South <br /> Minneapolis,MN 55415 <br /> Phone: (612)370-0700 <br /> Fax: (612)370-1378 <br /> To: Jay Hartman, Copy: Mike Mornson File: 35185-005 <br /> Director of Public City Manager <br /> Works <br /> From: Bob Kost,ASLA <br /> Date: August 9, 2001 <br /> Subject: Central Park Redevelopment—Re-Bid Results &Budget Summary <br /> Summary <br /> Bids were opened on August 7, 2001 for the redevelopment of Central Park. 4 general <br /> contractors.submitted bids: Veit &Company,Jay Brothers,Park Construction and Forest Lake <br /> Contracting. The base bids for all items ranged from$1,661,762 to$2,068,641.The Apparent <br /> low bidder is Veit & Company. The engineers estimate for the all base bid items was <br /> $1,650,000.The low bid is approximately 1% over the engineer's estimate. <br /> An add alternate bid for a new automatic irrigation system for the areas surrounding the City <br /> Hall/Community Center was also included. Veit &Company's price for this item is $28,100.The <br /> total bid price for the base bid and alternate#1 is$1, 689,862. <br /> Park Commission Recommendation <br /> The Parks Commission discussed the bids in detail at their August 13 meeting.The <br /> commission's recommendation is to: <br /> Accept the total bid (base bid and alternate#1) from Veit and Company in the amount of <br /> $1,689,862 and award Veit& Company a contract for the redevelopment of Central Park and <br /> installation of automatic irrigation system at the City Hall/Community Center complex per the <br /> plans and specifications. <br />