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D wberryArchiteCxs Inc. 309.282.8000 <br /> 701 I 309.282.8001 fax <br /> Dewberry 401 SW Water Street,Surta <br /> Peoria,IL 61602 www.dowborry.com <br /> August 11,2021 <br /> City of Decatur. <br /> Attn:Gregg Zientara,City Treasurer&Director of Finance <br /> 1 Gary K Anderson Plaza—2nd Floor <br /> Decatur,IL 62523 <br /> RE:Decatur Fire Department Fire Station No.7-50138352 <br /> Dear Mr.Zientara, <br /> Following the City of Decatur's review of the Bid Proposals that were submitted on August 10,2021 for the Decatur Fire <br /> Department Fire Station No.7,we met with the apparent low bidder. Before providing my recommendation,I offer the <br /> following summary of the Bid submissions in ascending order. <br /> Felmiey-Dickerson$3,110,000:Based on the City's review of the MBE documents,they successfully completed the <br /> required forms and met or exceeded the goal.Based on our meeting with Felmley-Dickerson,we feel comfortable with <br /> their knowledge of the project and that their understanding of the scope of work appears to be complete. Felmley- <br /> Dickerson appears to have experience consistent with this scope of work including past successful projects on multiple <br /> fire stations for the Decatur Fire Department,including the recent completion of Fire Station No.3 having the same <br /> building plan and construction as the proposed Station No.7 under consideration,which resulted in a good final product <br /> and professional working relationship with city department leadership and staff. Felmley-Dickerson also indicated that <br /> they have the manpower available and are ready to execute the project scope of work upon contract award. <br /> Grunloh$3,237,000:Based on the City's review of the MBE documents,they successfully completed the required forms and met or <br /> exceeded the goal. <br /> Christy-Foltz$3,474,917:Based on the City's review of the MBE documents,they successfully completed the required forms and met or <br /> exceeded the goal. <br /> Upon review of all the bids and a meeting with Felmley-Dickerson,it is our recommendation that the City of Decatur <br /> accept the proposal of$3,110,000 from the lowest qualified bidder Felmley-Dickerson. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> signed by Naftneel D Custer <br /> _ -4 <br /> Naftnael D Custer, <br /> 0 MW=0410000000173346F7F2BOD0057C9. <br /> Nathanael D Cu c=ps <br /> Nathan D.Custer,AIA,NCARB,LEED AP,CNU I�ree to 9re term defined by the <br /> Senior Project Architect—Director of Design 21 omy ie11i:46 e..osoa 'int <br /> Cc.: Jeff Abbott,Fire Chief <br /> Jim Ohl,Deputy Fire Chief <br /> Jon Kindseth,Assistant City Manager <br /> Jonathan Tallman,Project Manager <br /> Page 1 of 1 <br />