Item Description:
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Award a set-aside Contract FC00000105 to Generation One Contracting dba Morris Construction for the HCSO City Hall Ground Floor Remodel project, NTE $1,399,004
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to set-aside authority authorized under Minnesota Statute § 471.345, Contract FC00000105 to Generation One Contracting dba Morris Construction for the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) City Hall Ground Floor Remodel project (Capital Project 1009470), in the amount of $1,399,004 be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the county after the performance and payment bonds have been properly executed; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
This project will remodel approximately 9,000 USF on the ground floor of City Hall space for the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office. The project will remodel space for the Community Outreach and Public Affairs Division Professional Standards Divisions space. The finished space will include a large, shared conference room, community conference room, offices, and support spaces for both divisions.
Using the set-aside authority enables the county to contract with an Emerging Small Businesses Enterprise (ESBE) general contractor from the Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation's (DOCCR) Community Productive Day Construction Partnership Program. General contractors are qualified for this program based on their demonstrated success employing and training individuals who were previously incarcerated. The selected general contractor will be required to employ and provide on-the-job training to individuals on probation during the performance of their contract for not less than 10 percent of the contract's total labor hours.
Through a best value procurement process, a Request for Proposals was released on October 31, 2023. Five (5) proposal was received. Based on the results of interviews with the proposers’ key staff, Generation One Contracting dba Morris Construction, received the highest score, based on its cost, written submittals, and interview. Staff believes that Generation One Contracting dba Morris Construction represents the best value to the county and recommends that it be awarded this contract.
Current Request:
This is a request to award a set-aside Contract FC00000105 to Generation One Contracting dba Morris Construction for the HCSO City Hall Ground Floor Remodel project (Capital Project 1009470), in the amount of $1,399,004.
Impact/Outcomes:
This project will improve/upgrade a valuable county space for the staff use. The board action request aligns with Hennepin County disparity reduction efforts by supporting employment opportunities through small business and workforce inclusion goals and providing contract opportunities for Emerging Small Businesses Enterprises.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval