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Random Lake committee to review eight design proposals for Library Bay projects
Summary
The Village of Random Lake Beautification Committee reviewed eight design and engineering proposals for the Library Bay projects, logged proposed fees and timelines from each firm, and asked members to individually review submissions and return with questions next week.
The Village of Random Lake Beautification Committee on March 17 reviewed eight proposals submitted in response to a request for proposals (RFP) for design and engineering services related to the Library Bay projects.
Chairman Rachel Fuller said the submissions vary in scope, cost and timeline and that breaking the work into phases gives the village flexibility to change firms during the project. Committee members recorded proposal totals and estimated timelines to inform a more detailed review at the next meeting.
Clerk/Treasurer Stephanie Waala and committee members noted the firms and reported the proposal amounts and estimated timelines as follows: Smithgroup — $97,750, about four months; Senga Architects — $209,000, about 25 weeks; Edgewater Resources — $92,000, about five months; Kueny Architects — $38,250, about five months; Vierbicher — $24,400, about four months (the only firm the clerk walked the site with); Galbraith Architects — $124,390, about 25 weeks; Strand Associates — $41,450, about five to six months (helped create the RFP addendum); Graef — $65,229, about five months.
Member Blaine Werner and Member Erik Buchelt noted local experience and timeline differences among proposals; Chairman Fuller and Village Trustee Chuck Mueller said there may have been confusion around the RFP addendum and that the committee should recheck submissions for compliance.
The committee did not award a contract at the meeting. Chairman Fuller asked members to review the submissions at home, prepare questions, and return next week for a focused discussion on rankings and next steps.
Votes at a glance: Member Blaine Werner moved to approve the January 27, 2026 meeting minutes and Member Erik Buchelt seconded; the motion carried 2-0.
The committee also listed future agenda items including Memorial Park updates, grant opportunities and continued RFP work; the meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m.
