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Councilmember Johns introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION # 13-11-204 RESOLUTION REJECTING VARIOUS BIDS ON ELMCREST PARK COMMUNITY BUILIDNG PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO OBTAIN QUOTES AND/OR NEGOTIATE CONTRACTS WHEREAS, on September 24, 2013, the Council authorized staff to obtain bids for the Elmcrest Community Building; and th WHEREAS, staff duly advertised for bids, which were opened on November 18, 2013; and WHEREAS, no bids were received for 11 of the bid divisions; and WHEREAS , the bids received for the following bid divisions are deemed by staff, the architect and construction manager to be too high, or in the case of 02600 Septic System, a division that was eliminated as an Addendum prior to bidding: 02500 Utilities 08300 Coiling Doors 02600 Septic System 09250 Gypsum Drywall 07400 Metal Panels 09900 Painting 07600 Cement Board Siding WHEREAS, staff believes that acceptable prices for the bid divisions listed above, as well as for those divisions for which no bids were received, can be obtained by seeking quotes or negotiating directly with contractors, as allowed by State law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) The bids received in the bid divisions set forth above are hereby rejected. 2) Staff is authorized to obtain quotes or to contract in the open market pursuant to the requirements of State law. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Strommen Councilmember Johns Councilmember Kuzma Councilmember LeTourneau Councilmember Riley