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If I I I I i rieke carroll muller associates inc architects engineers land surveyors planners I I I 1011 first street south post office box 130 hopkins, minnesota 55343 612-935-6901 December 7, 1981 Mr. Lloyd Schnell, City Administrator City of Ramsey Ramsey Community Center 15153 Nowthen Boulevard Ramsey, MN 55303 Dear Mr. Schnell: Rieke Carroll Muller Associates, Inc. is pleased to present this proposal for engineering services related to an energy audit of the Ramsey Community Center. We understand the Community Center was completed in 1977 and encompasses approximately 8,000 square feet. As indicated in our telephone conversation, we would recommend a two- step process. The first step would include a building walk-thru examina- tion to determine areas that offer promise for energy savings in a more detailed examination. The preliminary examination should be conducted with members of your city staff so that the time spent by our personnel is of maximum benefit to you. After the walk-thru examination is complete~ we will prepare a letter-type report summarizing our findings and, if appropriate, suggested steps for the second phase. The second phase is dependent on the first. We would pursue in greater detail, the deficincies or alternate operating processes uncovered in the walk-thru examination. Other items that you may wish to have us examine include an analysis 'of the heating plant's flue gas or record electrical energy consumption to determine trends and the possibility for demand control, etc. Please understand, however, that you are in no way obligated to pursue step 2 if you choose not to. RCM maintains an extensive inventory of analytical equipment if this step is warranted. RCM proposes to perform the first step of the energy audit program on an hourly basis. The rates that we would charge would be 2.5 times the hourly rate of the personnel directly involved with the project. The hourly rate is the individual's hourly salary plus customary and statutory fringe benefits. We estimate that the fee for the first step of the audit would not exceed eight hundred twenty five dollars ($825.00). RCM invoices monthly for services rendered during the month with invoices payable upon receipt. Invoices that are more than 30 days past due are subject to an interest charge of 1~% per month (18% annually) on the unpaid balance.