CONSENT AGENDA - Jon Haukaas, Director of Public Works
Title
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND ACTING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES, LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING & SPECIAL INSPECTION SERVICES FOR JEFFERESON STREET AREA RECONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 18-17
Background
The Engineering Department recently requested and received two proposals for construction materials testing services and special inspection services for the 2019 construction season portion of the Jefferson Street Area Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project No. 18-17. The following proposals were received:
Northern Technologies, LLC (NTI) $29,420.00
Braun Intertec, Inc. $53,853.00
Staff has reviewed the proposals recommends awarding the contract to NTI. City Council is also asked to approve a 10% contingency to bring the total project budget to $32,362.00.
This project will be funded through proposed project assessments, Pavement Management Program funds, State Aid Funds and Sanitary Sewer and Stormwater Utility funds.
Recommendation
By motion, authorize the Acting City Manager to contract with Northern Technologies, LLC in the amount of $29,420 for Construction Materials and Special Inspection Services for Jefferson Street Area Reconstructions, Improvement Project No. 18-17. In addition, authorize a 10% contingency to bring the total project budget to $32,362.00 and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign all change orders up to the authorized project budget amount.