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September 30, 2026 Bruce Westby, PE Public Works Director bwestby@cityoframseymn.gov RE: Well Siting Assessment for Municipal Wells #9 and #10 Dear Mr. Westby and Members of the Selection Committee: The City of Ramsey is expanding municipal water supply with the addition of wells #9 and #10. These wells will add i ieuessary capacity, especially during high -demand water usage months, enabling consistent and reliable water service for residents. With construction planned for 2027, and selection and testing needed before April 2027, the City will benefit from a consultant with significant well siting experience, pre -established familiarity with local conditions, and an understanding of how to keep this project on schedule. Shorn uuotr Hendrickson Inc. (SEH°) is that partner. Based on our knowledge of your water system, we believe the following factors are critical for your success: SEH Building a Better World for All of Us° Firm: Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH) Address: 3535 Vadnais Center Drive, St. Paul, MN 55110-3507 Phone 1 Fax: 651.490.2000 1888.908.8166 Primary Contact: Mark Sherrill PG, Project Manager 1651.262.6715 I msherrill©sehinc.com SEH acknowledges Addendum Nos. 1-3 dated September 4, 9, and 25, respectively. SELECT THE RIGHT WELL LOCATION FOR THE CITY'S LONG- TERM SUCCESS. The appropriate site will need to balance geology, land use considerations, system requirements, and a host of other factors. T; rim Ni vivaed team has completed numerous similar well siting studies, including for the Cities of Sartell and Rosemount, Minnesota. Lessons learned through relevant experience will help us to solve your urlique project complexities, such as well interference, potential PFAS substances, winter fieldwork challenges, and more. NAVIGATE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND SCHEDULES AND REDUCE PROJECT RISK. We understand the importance of MnDNR approval and will use a proven approach to avoid investing time into sites with regulatory obstacles. Lead Well Engineer Jeff Ledin has demonstrated successful risk avoidance by engaging DNR regulators early in the process. Proactive interaction with agencies helps avoid potential impacts to the schedule, budget, and overall success of the project. BUILD ON EXISTING LOCAL KNOWLEDGE TO PROVIDE CRITICAL INSIGHT AND EFFICIENCY. The City will benefit from partnering with a consultant who brings familiarity with local geology, the aquifer, and potential site areas. The same team who wrote the 2021 Water Treatment Plant Feasibility Study for the City of Ramsey is proposed for this project. Furthermore, Our 2021 study built a Metro Model 3 submodel of the City wellfield. We will update this model to compare the candidate sites. For this Well Siting Assessment, that means less repeat work, less ramp -up time, and value in efficiency. We appreciate the opportunity to continue working with the City of Ramsey and welcome any questions you may have during your review. You can reach your primary point of contact, Project Manager Mark Sherrill, at 651.262.6715 or msherrill@sehinc.com, or Chris Larson at 952.905.1212 or clarson@sehinc.com. Respectfully submitted, Mark Sherrill PG (MN) Project Manager /AA» -A, Chris Larson PE (MN) Principal, Water Practice Center Lead Engineers I Architects I Planners I Scientists Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., 3535 Vadnais Center Drive, St. Paul, MN 55110-3507 651.490.2000 1800.325.2055 1888.908.8166 fax I sehinc.com SEH is 100% employee -owned I Affirmative Action —Equal Opportunity Employer