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5.4 Field Services Facility Expansion Project —Award and Assign Construction Contract Mr. Kerzman distributed the bid tabulation, letter of recommendation, and resolution number 21-15 at the time of the meeting. Mr. Kerzman introduced Justin Rice, Senior Project Manager for RJM Construction who presented the results from the 5A2 structural steel and miscellaneous metals bid opening for the balance of the construction steel necessitated by the original contractor's default. Mr. Rice shared that despite interest by several subcontractors in rebidding this portion of the project, only one bid was received from Briese Iron Works, Inc. for $421,150.00. Mr. Rice reminded the commission that this is the same company that was awarded the contract for quote category 5A1 steel material in July, and expressed the benefits in having one point of contact for steel construction. Mr. Rice also shared his opinion that the approximate $40,000 increase from Briese's original bid in March is a good result given the volatility of the market. Chair Dietz inquired about the difference between the new bid and the original. Mr. Rice said there was an increase of $510,000. There was discussion on how litigation against the original contractor pursued by RJM construction could cover some or all of the difference. Chair Dietz asked Mr. Kerzman if the difference would be covered from the project's contingency fund. Mr. Kerzman confirmed that it would pending the result of legal action. There was discussion. Commissioner Westgaard asked for an update on the project's schedule. Mr. Rice shared that awarding this bid should allow the project to maintain its steel work schedule. He also shared that RJM has seen major strains in the roofing manufacturing market, so the goal is the timely completion of steel work to ensure the site is ready to begin installing insulation. There was discussion. Moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Nadeau to adopt resolution 21-15, Awarding and Approving the Assignment of Construction Contract to RJM Construction. Motion carried 5-0. 5.4 Utilities Commission Meeting Location Ms. Canterbury requested feedback from the Commission on the current meeting set up in the City's Uppertown Conference Room. The Commission had a positive impression, pending some table configuration changes. Moved by Commissioner Bell and seconded by Commissioner Nadeau to approve changing our regular commission meeting location for the remainder of 2021 from the ER Fire Department EOC Conference Room to the Uppertown Conference Room at City Hall. Motion carried 5-0. Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes August 10, 2021 Page 4 37