Item Description:
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Award set-aside Contract FC00000141 to KMS Construction for the Northeast Library Facility Modification Project, NTE $538,000
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Contract FC00000141 to MCC Industries, Inc. dba KMS Construction for the Northeast Library Facility Modification project (Capital Project 1009348; Sub-Project 1010504), in the amount of $538,000 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:
Northeast Library, located at 2200 Central Ave NE in Minneapolis needs selective improvements to the interior and exterior of the building. The project will improve functionality and enhanced front desk safety measures for staff and patrons; provide two new study rooms offering free access to technology and connectivity; provide installation of new casework, millwork and quartz countertops in staff breakroom; selective refinishing of existing woodwork throughout and replace interior finishes including paint and flooring throughout to create inviting, inclusive, accessible and safe public spaces. The exterior site work will include eliminating barriers by installing a new ADA curb ramp at the main entry and new exterior staff entrance ramp.
Using the set-aside authority enables the county to have the construction work delivered by a small 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 set-aside procurement process, a Request for Proposals was released on September 17, 2024. Two proposals were received. Based on the results of interviews with the proposers’ key staff, MCC Industries, Inc. dba KMS Construction, received the highest score, based on its cost, written submittals, and interview. Staff believes that MCC Industries, Inc. dba KMS 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 FC00000141 to KMS Construction for the Northeast Library Facility Modification Project (Capital Project 1009348; Sub-Project 1010504), in the amount of $538,000.
Impact/Outcomes:
This project will improve the Northeast Library.
recommendation
Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval