3.5 Booster Station Improvements
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Utilities Utility Manager Neidermeier February 27, 2023
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty 3.5 – Booster Station
Improvements
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative
communication.
X Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
X Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and
expectations in a cost-effective manner.
Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff is recommending the City Council accept quotes for the East-West Interconnect Booster Station
Improvements.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Implementation of the East-West Water Interconnect is underway, and the Booster Station Improvements
professional services agreement (August 2022) has completed the Quote Phase. Proposals were sought
from four electrical contractors based on final design documents issued by AE2S. Quotes ranged from
$116,832 to $168,887 and within engineers estimate of $143,000.
Engineering and Operations Staff have reviewed the proposals recommending the low quote by Erickson
Electric Company Inc. including services and equipment at $116,832. The responsible contractor has
completed past electrical projects for the City providing consistent and satisfactory work. Award of the
proposal ensures project timelines remain intact identified as October 31, 2023, substantial completion.
The Booster Station Improvements Project had an Engineering Estimate of $475,000. As quoted/purchased
items are summarized below:
Generator: $72,465.00
Integrator & Instrumentation: 44,700.00
Electrical Contractor: 116,832.00
Project Engineering: 115,000.00
Total: $348,997.00
The Public Works Subcommittee reviewed this information at their February 22 meeting and
recommended consent agenda consideration by the City Council.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• AE2S Letter of Recommendation & Quote Tabulation
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to accept quotes for the East-West Interconnect Booster Station Improvements and to authorize
Erickson Electric Company, Inc. to complete the work in the amount of $116,832.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
Fund 601 – Water Utility
Yes
February 21, 2023
Mr. Kurt Neidermeier
Utility Manager
City of Otsego
Re: Recommendation for Notice of Award
East-West Interconnect - Booster Station No. 1 Improvements Project
City of Otsego, Minnesota
Dear Mr. Neidermeier:
Quotes were received electronically Friday February 17th, 2023, at 2 PM for the East-West
Interconnect - Booster Station No. 1 Improvements Project. A total of four (4) quotes were
received for the project. Pursuant to our review of the quotes received, it appears that all were
completed in accordance with the requirements of the Request for Quotes (RFQ).
A summary of the Quote Tabulation is below for your reference.
Contractor Name East-West Interconnect - Booster
Station No. 1 Improvements
Erickson Electric Company, Inc. $ 116,832.00
Killmer Electric Company, Inc. $ 154,300.00
Premier Electrical Corporation $ 165,700.00
Design Electric, Inc. $ 168,887.00
Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC (AE2S) recommends that the City award
the construction contract for East-West Interconnect - Booster Station No. 1 Improvements
Project to Erickson Electric Company, Inc since they were the lowest responsive and responsible
bidder for $116,832.00.
AE2S truly appreciates the opportunity to be able to work with the City of Otsego on this project
for the City. Should you or anyone at the City have any questions or comments regarding this
letter, please feel free to contact me directly at 612-810-7422.
Sincerely,
Nancy Zeigler, PE
Project Manger