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and certifications, and following up on his references. Additional information will be available at the City Council meeting for discussion. Progressive Consulting Engineers is a consulting firm that specializes in water supply, with a solid background and reputation in the engineering community. They propose to use Kollmer Consultants, Inc. for their specialized inspections. Kollmer Consultants are widely respected in their field and have worked successfully for the City in the past on both of our existing water towers. Progressive proposes a detailed scoping process (in conjunction with City staff) to identify the features most important to us, and then to present that information in a cost- benefit analysis prior to final design. They are very good at estimating project expenses and controlling cost and schedule overruns. The only downside to their proposal involves the cost of their services: Their proposal is approx. $20,000 more than Bolton & Menk's. Bolton & Menk's proposal also includes services outside the scope of the RFP, amounting for a potential additional savings of $30,000. Staff would be comfortable working with either consultant on this project. It is staffs desire to have this tower on -line by the end of 2009. It is estimated that construction could be completed by this time, but the final coating component may extend into the spring of 2010 due to temperature considerations. Time is of the essence in moving this project forward if we hope to complete the improvements next year This is the next step in the process for bringing the water tower on -line. Subsequent direction will be sought from the Council at future dates for: 1. Acceptance of a Feasibility Study & authorization to prepare plans and specifications 2. Acceptance of the plans and specifications and authorization to bid 3. Authorizing award of bid Funding: The engineering services for this project, as well as the infrastructure itself, will be funded solely from the water utility fund. Recommendation: City Staff recommends City Council authorize entering into an engineering services contract for water tower #3, not to exceed $XXX, and to prepare a Feasibility Study for the design and construction of water tower #3 in Elmcrest Park. Council Action: Motion to approve entering into an engineering services contract with the consultant of choice (based upon discussion), and to authorization preparation of a Feasibility Study for water tower #3 in Elmcrest Park. Reviewed By: City Administrator Public Works Director CC: 4/22/08 -182-