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As to the increase for compressive strength per State-Aid requirements for modular block wall materials, the MnDOT requirement was effective as of February 2001 and the project was bid in September 2000. Thus, it was not possible to include the additional requirements in the original bid documents. Safety Fence: It is apparent that safety fencing along portions of the modular block wall should have been included in the project from the beginning. As a result, permanent safety fencing is recommended to be included in the project or possibly temporary safety fencing could be installed as an interim measure until a final decision can be made as to a type of fence and competitive costs can be determined that meet the satisfaction of the City Council and Staff. That is, if the City needs to assure itself that competitive pricing is being followed regarding the two types of safety fencing being proposed, then a competitive bid could be generated outside ,,,e confines of tt'te-pt~oject.. '~n~s wc.>mc~, nc~ to ~nvest~gated to determine :if it iS cu~,:pat,bte with the State-Aid System. As far as cost concerns for the proposed vinyl clad chain'link fence ($15.00 per foot) and the wrought iron fencing ($43.00 per foot), I have spoken with another company (Anchor in Savage, Minnesota) who stares that these unit prices are within the range of expected costs for this type of product. It was also stated that there is always potential for somewhat lower costs based on fence material and type selection. Conclusions: RLK-Kuusisto, Ltd. as a company reg,'ets that the actual needs to complete the project are higher than presented in the bid dpcumeflts and the effects of the quantity and cost increases on the City of Ramsey's State-Aid allotment account. Nevertheless, the additional project work and costs were necessary under the approved plans and specifications or as additional requirements were imposed after approval of the project. RLK-Kuusisto, Ltd. will not invoice the City of Ramsey for any engineering work associated with making revisions to the plans or for any additional engineering work associated with the required change orders. Should you wish to discuss this matter further, please feel f?ee to contact our office. Sincerely, RLK-Kuusisto, Ltd. Patrick M. Windler, P.E. Senior Project Engineer copy: Thomas W. Fast, RLK-Kuusisto, Ltd., Settlor Construction Services Manager Gary E. Brown, P.E., RLK-Kuusisto, Ltd., Branch Manger .-426- G:\Mendata Heighls Productiol~\Clients'kRamsey\99-224-.q\Co~Tespondenc¢\2t101\Jankowski blr 8-?-01.doc Page 4 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I