Item Description:
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Award a set-aside Contract FC00000171 to Generation One Contracting LLC dba Morris Construction for the HCGC Street Level - New Digital Experience Department (DX) User Experience (UX) Lab project, $757,829
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to set-aside authority authorized under Minn. Stat. § 471.345, Contract FC00000171 with Generation One Contracting LLC dba Morris Construction for the HCGC Street Level - New Digital Experience Department (DX) User Experience (UX) Lab project (Sub-Project 1010981, Capital Project 1006402), in the amount of $757,829 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:
History:
This project will remodel 2900 square feet of space at the southwest, street-level side of the Hennepin County Government Center for the Digital Experience Department (DX). The Digital Experience Department develops digital experiences for the county and this multi-use space will support that work with observation and testing rooms, Microsoft Teams equipped meeting rooms, and staff workspaces.
The county worked with an Emerging Small Business Enterprise (ESBE), Nobuko Inc dba HA+D, for architectural services on this project.
Using the set-aside authority enables the county to have a portion of the construction work delivered by 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 ex-offenders. The selected general contractor will be required to employ and provide on-the-job training to probationers 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 December 5, 2024. One (1) proposal was received. Based on the results of interviews with the proposers’ key staff, Generation One Contracting LLC dba Morris Construction, received the highest score, based on its cost, written submittals, and interview. Staff believes that Generation One Contracting LLC 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 FC00000171 to Generation One Contracting LLC dba Morris Construction for the HCGC Street Level - New DX UX Lab project (Sub-Project 1010981, Capital Project 1006402), in the amount of $757,829.
Impact/Outcomes:
This project’s outcome will improve a county asset, advances disparity reduction goals through contracting, and supports the hybrid work environment. The board action request aligns with the county’s goals.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval