Item Description:
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Award Contract FC00000124 to Versacon, Inc. for the JDC 4th Floor Safety Upgrades project, NTE $717,000
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the award of Contract FC00000124 to Versacon, Inc. for the JDC 4th Floor Safety Upgrades project (Capital Project 1007207), in the amount of $717,000 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:
The Juvenile Detention Center (JDC) is a five-story building located at 510 Park Ave. S. in Minneapolis. The fourth floor railing system in the living mods is original to the facility and needs to be updated to meet current safety standards for the Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR). The second and third floors were completed last year.
Through the low bid procurement process, a request for bids was released on December 5, 2023. Two (2) bids were received on January 23, 2024. Based on the lowest bid, Versacon, Inc. represents the best value to the county and is recommended to be awarded the contract for the project in the amount of $717,000. The contractor’s Affirmative Action Plan and Small Business Enterprise participation goals are pending approval.
Current Request:
Approval of Contract FC00000124 with Versacon, Inc. for the JDC 4th Floor Security Upgrades project (Capital Project 1007207), in the amount of $717,000 is requested.
Impact/Outcomes:
This project protects youth and staff at the JDC.
recommendation
Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval