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<br />Mr. Adam Edwards, <br /> <br />As you know, we experienced a good level of interest from bidders on this project. <br />The QuestCDN plan holders list included (10) Prime Bidders and the project <br />received (6) bids on bid day. The bid spread was relatively tight at $1,278,000. <br />More importantly, the bottom two bidders were within $267,000 of each other. <br />This bid spread, coupled with the total number of bids received, is a strong <br />indicator that the low bidder was competitive, and that the true marketplace value <br />was around $16,500,000 <br /> <br />The apparent low base bid for your project has been identified as Ebert <br />Construction. Their base bid was $16,067,000. Ebert has 54 years of experience, <br />85 full-time employees, and approximate annual sales of $100 million. They are <br />located in Loretto, MN. The contractor has provided us with their Responsible <br />Contractor form per Minnesota Statute 16C.285, subdivision 3. Oertel Architects <br />has completed several similar projects with Ebert, ranging in size and scope, over <br />the last several years including the recently completed Hugo Public Works. <br /> <br />I have had an opportunity to discuss the project and bid conditions with Randy <br />Pavey at Ebert. He has given me every indication that they have reviewed their <br />base bid and alternates and are comfortable with their bid numbers, Performance <br />and Payment Bonds, as well as the insurance requirements. If the council chooses <br />to authorize an award, Ebert has stated that they will be able to provide a formal <br />schedule of values. <br /> <br />After some discussion and appropriate review and diligence within the given time <br />frame, I think we have an engaged contractor who understands the project type <br />and is ready to begin work. I see no reason not to proceed with the apparent low <br />bidder should the City move forward with the project. <br /> <br />Thank You, <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Thomas Stromsodt <br />Oertel Architects <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 <br /> <br />To: <br />Adam Edwards, P.E., <br />City Administrator/City Engineer <br />City of Orono <br /> <br />RE: <br />Public Works Facility Bids <br /> <br />Attachments: <br />Bid Tab Results