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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH RRC CARLSON BROTHERS, INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF BUILDING ENERGY TRANSFER STATIONS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $396,760.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are authorized to contract with RRC Carlson Brothers Inc. for the installation of building energy transfer stations (ETS) for a total amount not to exceed $396,760.00; payable from fund 540-0920-1499-5530 (Steam - Steam Department - Steam Non-Operating - Improvements Other than Buildings).
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes a contract with RRC Carlson Brothers Inc. dba Carlson Brothers Plumbing & Heating for the installation and commissioning of new building ETS for Northshore Bank of Commerce, the Hunter Building, USA Foxx & Furs Building, the Dodge Building and the Sheraton Hotel as part of phase 3 of the Duluth Energy Systems Steam to Hot Water Conversion projectfor an amount not to exceed $396,760.
The new building ETS are required as a means of transferring heat from the new Duluth Energy System’s hot water infrastructure loop currently being installed in Superior Street to each building’s heating system. Work includes all labor and materials required to install and connect the new Duluth Energy System supplied ETS to each of the building’s heating systems and to provide the hot water equipment necessary to convert the building from steam to hot water.
Purchasing issued an invitation to bid on April 21, 2020, and received four bids as listed below. Carlson Brothers submitted the lowest responsive bid.
Contractor Bid
RRC Carlson Brothers Inc. $396,760.00
Carlson Duluth Company $425,987.00
Stack Bros. Mechanical Contractors $445,000.00
The Jamar Company $716,170.00