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File #: 23-0409    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 10/13/2023 In control: Administration, Operations and Budget Committee
On agenda: 10/24/2023 Final action: 11/2/2023
Title: Schematic design approval for the Westonka Library Replacement project (CP 1004468); Contract PR00005690 with M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc., for architectural and engineering services, (12/01/23-01/30/27) NTE $1,616,987
Attachments: 1. RESOLUTION
Item Description:
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Schematic design approval for the Westonka Library Replacement project (CP 1004468); Contract PR00005690 with M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc., for architectural and engineering services, (12/01/23-01/30/27) NTE $1,616,987
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the following actions be approved for the Westonka Library Replacement project (CP 1004468)
* Approval of schematic design for the Westonka Library Replacement project. The summary report has been distributed to the County Board, and a copy is on file with the Clerk to the County Board;
* Authorization to proceed with project design development and construction documents;
* Authorization to utilize a best-value procurement process; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to award contracts to the awarded contractor if the proposals are within the approved project budget; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the contracts 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; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Contract PR00005690 with M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc. for architectural and engineering services for the design development through construction administration phases of the Westonka Library Replacement project (CP 1004468) for the period of December 1, 2023 through January 30, 2027, in the amount not to exceed $1,616,987, be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
The current Westonka Library, located at 2079 Commerce Boulevard in Mound, MN, is an 8,600 gross square foot, one-story building, situated on a 1.68 acre site with surface parking for 48 vehicles. The Westonka Library has been a significant community resource for western Hennepin County for more th...

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