Sponsor: Property Management
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Agreement with Meisinger Construction Company, Inc. for Medical Examiner’s Office Backup Generator Replacement Project
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Recommendation
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1. Approve the selection of and agreement with Meisinger Construction Company, Inc., 121 Bridgepoint Way, South Saint Paul, MN 55075, for the Medical Examiner’s Office Backup Generator Replacement project, for the period of June 4, 2024 through June 3, 3025, in the not-to-exceed amount of $308,000.
2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the agreement.
3. Authorize the County Manager to execute amendments to the agreement in accordance with the county’s procurement policies and procedures, provided the amounts are within the limits of available funding.
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Background and Rationale
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Ramsey County is replacing the aging and undersized generator at the Medical Examiner’s Office to provide backup power for the whole facility. The replacement generator has been sized, and the distribution system has been updated, to accommodate a higher generator voltage. Due to the limited space in the mechanical yard at the facility, some existing power equipment also needs to be re-arranged as part of the project.
On April 3, 2024, in accordance with county procurement policies and procedures, a competitive solicitation for the project was issued. Below is the competitive solicitation summary:
• Request for Bids Title: Medical Examiner Backup Generator Replacement
• Request for Bids Release Date: April 3, 2024
• Request for Bids Response Due Date: May 2, 2024
• Number of Contractors Notified: 2221
• Number of Request for Bids Responses Received: 2
• Contractor Recommended: Meisinger Construction Company, Inc.
Ramsey County Property Management recommends Meisinger Construction Company, Inc. for the project award.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☒ Well-being ☐ Prosperity ☐ Opportunity ☐ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
The racial equity impact of this project is not fully known. The project will include workforce inclusion goals of 32% minority and 20% women, as well as a goal of utilizing 32% certified small businesses (SBEs) found in the Central Certification (CERT) Program directory recognized by the county as the acceptable source for SBE subcontractors and suppliers in conformance with the county's approved policy on workforce inclusion and contracting goals.
Community Participation Level and Impact
There is no community participation associated with this action.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
Funding for the Agreement with Meisinger Construction Company, Inc., in an amount of $308,000, is available in the 2024 Medical Examiner Emergency Backup Generator Capital Improvement Program budget.
Last Previous Action
None.
Attachments
1. Agreement with Meisinger Construction Company