File #: 24-0115    Version: 1
Type: Immediate Approvals Status: Approved
File created: 2/20/2024 In control: Board of Hennepin County Commissioners
On agenda: 3/5/2024 Final action: 3/5/2024
Title: Award Contract FC00000081 to Donlar Construction Company for the Public Safety Facility Preservation project, NTE $14,139,000
Attachments: 1. RESOLUTION
Item Description:
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Award Contract FC00000081 to Donlar Construction Company for the Public Safety Facility Preservation project, NTE $14,139,000
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the award of Contract FC00000081 to Donlar Construction Company for the Public Safety Facility Preservation project (Capital Project 1007236), in the amount of $14,139,000 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 Public Safety Facility, located at 401 4th Avenue South in Minneapolis, is a heavily utilized 24-hour facility that needs building preservation work.

Based on a study conducted by Lerch Bates in 2017, all of the elevators need to be modernized and upgraded due to the age of the elevator equipment and control system obsolescence, as the existing have reached the end of their useful life and have reliability and code deficiencies.

This project will include elevator refurbishments, installation of a new elevator into an existing shaft, and upgrades to current elevators. In addition, the project will include cell plumbing upgrades, refurbishment of resident showers, and a new roof. This project is funded through the approved capital budget Public Safety Facility Preservation project.

Through a best value procurement process, a Request for Proposals were released on November 7, 2023. Eight proposals were received. Based on the results of interviews with the proposers' key staff, Donlar Construction Company received the highest score, based on its cost, written submittals, and interview. Staff believes that Donlar Construction Company represents the best value to the county and recommends that it be awarded this contract.

Current Request:
Approval of Contract FC00000081 to Donlar Construction Company for the Public Safety Facility Preservation pr...

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