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make it unlikely that the Contractor could achieve the January 2, 2012 date for <br />Substantial Completion under the Base Bid requirements and thus, Alternate #1 <br />seems most appropriate for this award. <br />3. I believe the added cost of $48,000 above the base bid ($38,400 federal and <br />$9,600 local) is a good investment at this point to minimize the potential risk of <br />winter conditions costs that could be well in excess of this figure. <br />RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD — GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING, SOILS <br />INVESTIGATION, TESTING AND SPECIAL INSPECTIONS <br />LSA also received qualifications and fee proposals for engineering and testing for the <br />Project from the following firms: <br />• Braun Intertec <br />• American Engineering and Testing <br />Based on our review of the proposals and qualifications, LSA is recommending Braun <br />Intertec for this work based on their detailed knowledge and history of working on the <br />project site with the City of Ramsey, a clear understanding of the tasks necessary to <br />effectively complete this project and their knowledge of federal -aid (CMAQ) project <br />requirements. Braun's estimated fee for these services is $55,453. <br />SCHEDULE <br />In the event the City Council elects to award as recommended, I estimate the following <br />construction schedule: <br />• City Council Award August 9, 2011 <br />• Contracts and Bonds Executed August 18, 2011 <br />• Notice to Proceed by City August 25, 2011 <br />• Substantial Completion June 2, 2012 <br />• Final Acceptance/Closeout July 31, 2012 <br />I will be available to attend the City Council meeting on August 9 to present this item and <br />answers questions from the Council. <br />C: William Fossing - LSA <br />File <br />2 <br />