Agenda - Council Work Session - 08/27/2019

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ww/iNmas CONSTRUCTION August 9, 2019 Mr. Grant Reimer City of Ramsey 7550 Sunwood Drive NW Ramsey, MN 55303 Re: Proposal for Construction Management Services — City of Ramsey Public Works and Fleet Maintenance Facility Dear Mr. Reimer, Thank you for the opportunity to submit our qualifications for this exciting new project for the City of Ramsey. I very much enjoyed attending the city council meeting last year with you and Mr. Ulrich to discuss the various construction management options available. We are excited that your project is becoming a reality and would be thrilled to be your partner, guiding the city throughout the project every step of the way. RJM is proud to be Minnesota's leading municipal construction management firm, having successfully provided our services to twenty-six cities, including the delivery of multiple public works and fleet maintenance facilities. We will add value to the City of Ramsey in the following ways: • Public works expertise: RJM specializes in guiding teams through the design and construction process for public works and fleet maintenance facilities. We have had the pleasure of recently completing projects for the cities of Medina, Chanhassen, Woodbury and Elk River, and most recently, with the City of Andover. Utilizing this experience, we will proactively maximize the project's value and help the team steer clear of potential challenges. • Architect selection: Along with the careful selection of an experienced construction manager, we understand the importance of choosing the right design partner for your project. We have assisted our municipal partners in architect selection for this type of facility, most recently with the City of Medina. Through drafting of RFPs, assisting with decision criteria, and helping to coordinate interviews, RJM will assist the team throughout every project phase. • Stakeholder engagement: Our proactive approach includes incorporating direct involvement of the city's user groups throughout the design of the project. RJM will coordinate this crucial step, helping to ensure that the facility is designed and built to exactly match the needs of the city departments that will utilize it. • Budget maximization: We understand the pressures of maximizing taxpayer dollars to provide a facility that meets the budget and offers the possible value. Throughout the entire process, the City of Ramsey can count on RJM's specialized experience and its structured, collaborative budgeting process to provide creative, value- added options. We hope that you agree that we will be the right partner for the City of Ramsey. We look forward to the next steps. Sincerely, Brian Recker President 952-837-8636 830 Boone Avenue North Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427 952-837-8600 RJMConstructian.com