ITEM: 12.2 ADMINISTRATION - Robert Therres, Public Services Manager
Title
AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON INC. IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $53,300 FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE RECONDITIONING OF WATER TOWER NO. 3 (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 12-12) IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROPOSAL DATED APRIL 27, 2012
Background
The Engineering Department requested and received proposals from Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH), and KLM Engineering, Inc. (KLM) for design and construction services relating to the reconditioning of Water Tower No. 3, located at 9308 Hamline Avenue. The tower was constructed in 1981 and was last cleaned and painted in 1998. An inspection performed in 2010 identified that minor structural and coating repairs were needed. The proposal from SEH is estimated at $53,300. The proposal from KLM is estimated at $62,390. Plans and specifications will be prepared and the project bid this summer for 2012/13 work.
The project will be funded by Water Utility funds.
Recommendation
By motion, authorize City Manager to contract with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $53,300 for design and construction services for reconditioning of Water Tower No. 3.