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Lapeer approves engineering and bidding contract for community center boiler replacement
Summary
The commission authorized a professional-services contract not to exceed $35,200 for engineering and bid assistance for replacing boilers at the Phillipher Community Center; staff said the fee is reasonable for a roughly $400,000 replacement project.
The Lapeer City Commission on June 16 approved a proposal from D.C. Clement (as read: Die Clement She Seagull design in the transcript) for professional engineering and bid-assistance services related to replacing boilers at the Phillipher Community Center in an amount not to exceed $35,200.
Commissioner Swindell moved the measure and it passed by roll-call vote. The contract authorizes the director of parks and recreation to sign required documents.
Why it matters: The city is moving from design to procurement for a capital building-systems replacement; the approved engineering fee covers plans and bid documents so the city can solicit construction bids.
Staff explanations: Commissioners asked whether the contract covered engineering and bid-assistance only and whether the firm would perform installation; staff clarified the contract is for engineering and preparing specifications for public bidding, not for performing the boiler installation. Public works staff said the firm had worked on recent boiler and domestic hot-water replacements for city facilities and that a $35,200 fee is reasonable relative to an anticipated overall construction cost of about $400,000.
Procurement and competition: Staff explained professional-services purchasing rules do not require three bids; the firm was selected based on prior performance and familiarity with city projects. The engineer will prepare bid documents and assist in compiling contractor lists; the city expects robust competition during public bid solicitation.
Outcome: The commission approved the professional-services contract; staff will proceed to finalize engineering documents and release the construction solicitation.
