Sponsor: Property Management
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Agreement with Morcon Construction Company, Inc. for Metro Square Lower Level Conference Center Remodel Project
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Recommendation
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1. Approve the selection of and agreement with Morcon Construction Company, Inc., 5151 Industrial Boulevard Northeast, Fridley, MN 55421, for the Metro Square Lower Level Conference Center Remodel project, for the period of May 14, 2024 through May 13, 2025, in the not-to-exceed amount of $787,850.
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 in the process of transforming Metro Square into the primary office location for the majority of county staff, and as such, is undertaking a project to enhance the common staff space on the lower level of the building. Architectural, mechanical, electrical, low voltage, fire system, plumbing, and other modifications and improvements will be made to the lower-level shared space and conferencing space. The purpose of these modifications is to create a more welcoming and inclusive staff space that will update existing staff break space, update existing conference and training rooms, and create three huddle rooms as well as wellness, lactation, and prayer rooms for staff use.
On February 14, 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: Metro Square Conference Room Remodel
• Request for Bids Release Date: February 14, 2024
• Request for Bids Response Due Date: March 14, 2024
• Number of Contractors Notified: 1666
• Number of Request for Bids Responses Received: 8
• Contractor Recommended: Morcon Construction Company, Inc.
Ramsey County Property Management recommends Morcon 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 CERT 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 Morcon Construction Company, Inc., in an amount of $787,850, is available in the 2023 Metro Square Renovation Capital Improvement Program budget.
Last Previous Action
None.
Attachments
1. Agreement with Morcon Construction Company