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CC Regular Session Meeting Date: 02/24/2026 Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: Address infrastructure needs. 5. 15. Title: Adopt Resolution #26-054 Accepting Proposals for 2026 Geotechnical and Construction Testing Services Purpose/Background: Purpose: The purpose of this case is to adopt Resolution #26-054 accepting proposals for 2026 geotechnical and construction testing services. Background: The City of Ramsey is a growing municipality with both public and private infrastructure improvement projects. All improvements installed in the city, which are to become publicly owned and maintained are to inspected and tested by a city approved geotechnical firm. City staff sent request for proposals to four (4) firms known to perform this type of work. All firms have performed worked within and/or for the City in some capacity within the last 2 years. The Request for Proposal outlining the scope of work is attached to this case for reference. Engineering staff rated the proposals based off of 6 selection criteria: 1. Experience of key personnel in design, review, geotechnical services and construction testing on varying municipal project, including State Aid (25%) 2. Successful experience working in Ramsey and/or Cities of similar size and soil conditions (25%) 3. Costs. (20%) 4. Accessibility, responsiveness and flexibility in schedule. Ability to contact key personnel and getting a response to unforeseen occurrences within 1 hour (15%) 5. Sample Work Plan (10%) 6. References (5%) All requested proposals were returned to the city, the proposal from American Engineering Testing had the highest average score. Firm l Average Score (1-100) American Engineering Testing 196.73 Braun Intertec 196.1 Haugo Geotechnical Services 169.75 Independent Testing Technologies, Inc. 69.3 Notification: If City Council approves the proposal, staff will work with American Engineering Testing to sign a contract for 2026 services. Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives: