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