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Commission approves $5.3 million GMP and construction-phase contract for reclaimed-water tank
Summary
The Brainerd Public Utilities Commission authorized a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) of $5,300,000 and a construction-phase contract with Rice Lake Construction Group for the water treatment plant reclaimed tank project, with a $225,000 contingency. Staff said major electrical upgrades were removed from the scope to meet budget targets.
The Brainerd Public Utilities Commission on April 28 authorized a guaranteed maximum price of $5,300,000 and directed staff to execute the construction-phase contract with Rice Lake Construction Group for a reclaimed-water tank at the city’s water treatment plant.
Public Works Director Paul told commissioners that earlier bids on the overall project returned a low bid near $10.4 million; through a redesign and a construction-manager-at-risk (CMAR) delivery approach, staff and consultant Bolton & Menk negotiated a GMP of $5.3 million that includes $225,000…
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