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Hakanson Anderson Assoc.,Inc. Engineers, Surveyors & Landscape Architects November 23, 1988 Mr. Dave Hartley, City Administrator city of Ramsey 15153 Nowthen Boulevard N.Wo Ramsey, MN 55303 Re: Central Park Warming House Change Order - Electrical Work Dear Dave: Enclosed is a letter from Jim Hiltz regarding a change order for the above referenced project. After the letter was received, the electrical subcontractor removed the electrical service panel due either to frustration or perceived liability concerns on his part. I subsequently met with Dennis Leslie, TSP; A1 Blazevick, Cottonwood Construction; and the electrical subcontractor on November 22, 1988 to resolve the problem. The gist of the ~atter is that a panel box was specified on the plans that is available both as a stock item and as a catalogue item which must be fabricated on order. The contractor ordered and installed the stock items which wouldn't accomodate all the circuit breakers as specified. The intent of the electrical engineer was the fabricated panel which the supplier could have indicated was necessary to the contractor had the contractor reviewed the plans with him and submitted shop drawings as specified. The cost of the fabricated panel is at least double that of the stock panel and the contractor presents a valid argument that his bid would have reflected that additional cost had it been more clearly stated. To install the panel as specified would require a delay of 5 to !0 weeks for fabrication and delivery. The electrical engineer and contractor agree that the same results can be achieved by reinstalling the previous panel box and adding a pole box to the service panel. The contractor has agreed to do this. 2Z2 Monroe Street Anoka, Minnesota 55303 61Z/&Z7-5860