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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Kuzma, Johns, LeTourneau, Riley, Shryock, and Williams. Voting No: None. 7.05: Adopt Resolution 1415 -04 -079 Accepting Bids and Authorizing Award of Contract for Improvement Project #14 -30; Fire Station #2 Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama reviewed the staff report and recommendation to accept bids and authorize award of contract for Improvement Project #14 -30, Fire Station #2, to Brennan Construction of Mankato, Minnesota, the lowest responsible bidder, at $3,135,000. Councilmember Kuzma asked about the project timeline. Dwayne Johnson, BKV Group, stated the contract anticipates a 330 -day calendar construction period so if approved tonight, the completion date would be in March of 2016. Mayor Strommen noted this project has been discussed previously by the Council and stated her appreciation to staff for their work to bring this project forward. Councilmember LeTourneau stated it has been determined, with opening the bids that the project bid is under the estimated project cost, which is favorable in the current market. Councilmember Riley stated an architect has been hired to control the bidding process and oversee construction and asked if it is now less likely there will be change orders and additional costs. Fire Chief Kapler stated it provides an additional `set of eyes' so mistakes will be less likely but there could still be unforeseen issues that result in a cost impact. Mayor Strommen stated it also results in a more efficient use of staffs time as they don't have this type experience to manage construction projects. Fire Chief Kapler stated BKV Group has been involved since the beginning including the design process, creating real value over using several firms. Councilmember Kuzma stated once constructed, it will also provide an additional safety feature in having an ambulance parked at the Fire Station. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to Adopt Resolution #15 -04 -079 Accepting Bids and Awarding of Contract for Improvement Project #14 -30; Fire Station #2; Approve the AIA A101 Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Contractor, subject to amendments by the City Attorney; and, Approve the Purchasing Agent Agreement, subject to amendments by the City Attorney. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Kuzma, Johns, LeTourneau, Riley, Shryock, and Williams. Voting No: None. City Council / April 14, 2015 Page 8 of 12