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RECOMMENDATION LETTER PROVIDED AT MEETING <br /> BADGER STATE INSPECTION, LLC <br /> Water Tower Specialist/Antenna, Evaluations, Inspection <br /> P.O.Box 157 Osseo,WI 54758-715-533-8686 <br /> September 11, 2018 <br /> Mr. Eric Volk <br /> Water Superintendent <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities <br /> 13069 Orono Parkway <br /> Elk River, MN 55330 <br /> Re: Reconditioning and Painting Project <br /> 500,000 Gallon Spheroid <br /> Auburn Street Water Tower <br /> Bid Evaluation <br /> Dear Mr. Volk: <br /> The bid opening for the above referenced project was held on September 10, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. The following <br /> five (5) bids were received as follows: <br /> BIDDER TOTAL BID AMOUNT <br /> Classic Protective Coatings, Inc. $497,350 <br /> Osseo Construction Co. LLC 537,400 <br /> George Kountoupes Painting Co. 652,350 <br /> TMI Coatings, Inc. 878,350 <br /> Viking Industrial Painting 1,001,901 (corrected) <br /> The Engineer's cost estimate for this project was: $628,300.00. <br /> Badger State Inspection (BSI) recommends that Classic Protective Coatings, Inc. be awarded the contract for <br /> the reconditioning and painting of the 500,000 gallon spheroid Auburn Street Water Tower, for the bid amount <br /> of$497,350.00. I called Brad Smith of Classic Protective Coatings, Inc. and asked them if their total bid <br /> amounts were correct, and he said yes. <br /> We have reviewed the qualifications supplied by Classic Protective Coatings, Inc. BSI finds that Classic <br /> Protective Coatings, Inc. meets the requirements of the Project Specifications. <br /> It is our understanding the Notice of Award and the Contract Documents will be sent to the contractor selected <br /> by Elk River Municipal Utilities. <br /> If you have any questions regarding BSI's recommendation please call me at 651-462-7266 or Kelly Mulhern at <br /> 715-533-8686. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Robert E. Kollmer <br /> Badger State Inspection, LLC <br /> Certified NACE International <br /> Coatings Inspector No. 1291 <br />