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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 27, 2014 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 27 of 32 (6. NORTH WATER TOWER REPAINTING PROJECT, Continued) Struve stated in his view the $4,000 or $4,500 annually to do inspections is a very good value in order to catch problems early on and that the City does not want to have a premature failure in year seven or eight. Levang asked when the last time the tank was inspected previous to last year. Struve stated to his understanding it has not been inspected previously. Struve indicated it may have been inspected at year ten but that he has not found any formal reports to that effect. Levang asked if they are surprised at the condition of it when they did inspect it. Struve indicated he would defer to Jason on that. Spragg stated the fact that they are just looking at an overcoat after 21 years is surprising and that they were expecting the tank would have required reblasting and coating. McMillan asked if the tank has ever been power washed. Struve stated he is not aware of it happening but that he has not specifically asked Staff that question. Spragg stated the American Water Works Association recommends a five-year inspection window. Levang noted Point 3 of Bolton & Menk’s letter states that a three-coat epoxy system is commonly provided in the design-bid-build industry as well as a zinc primer. Levang asked if what they are proposing is different. Spragg stated they are proposing a two-coat system and that three coats in their opinion would be overkill. Spragg stated if they were dealing with a tank that was being blasted down to bare steel, he would likely recommend three coats, but that they are not doing that in this case. Printup indicated he is not in favor of the logo. McMillan stated she would prefer it only be on one side. Levang stated she would also rather not do the logo. Struve stated the proposal is for block lettering similar to what is currently on there and that the additional $4,800 was to put the city logo on both sides rather than the block lettering. McMillan asked if the City is required to go with the lowest bid when they go out for bids. Mattick stated the City must enter into the low bid system for work to be performed except for engineering and professional services. Mattick stated the bidding process could require mandatory qualifications, which would eliminate some bidders. McMillan asked if Mr. Struve is recommending a five or ten-year warranty.