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The low bid amount is $1,900 more than that deducted from the contract with Christy-Foltz. <br /> The reason for this difference is attributed to the specified 30-day period of establishment <br /> during the 3-month maintenance period. The landscaper is required to water the plants at least <br /> once a week for this initial 30 days to ensure the plants growth. This work was not included in <br /> the contract with Christy-Foltz. The watering will have to be a manual type operation as there is <br /> i no irrigation system for the planting areas. It was initially estimated by staff that this work would <br /> cost $10,500. The difference from the engineer's estimate is attributed to availability of the <br /> specified plants, the addition of the topsoil mix, the addition of the establishment period and the <br /> difficulty of working in and around the fountain to avoid damaging the fountain and new <br />' sidewalks which will restrict the contractor's operations. <br />�I <br />�'� It is recommended that the City award a contract to From the Ground Up for the landscaping <br /> work. At this time it is expected that the landscaper will be able to begin work the week of July <br />' 15 contingent on Christy-Foltz completing its work. If the landscaper is able to start work on <br />' that date, it should be able to complete its work before the Decatur Celebration. A possible <br />� delay may relate to the specification that the plants cannot be installed if the temperature is to <br /> rise above 90 degrees. If the contractor's start is delayed while Christy-Foltz completes its work <br /> or because of temperatures, the work will have to be done sometime after the Decatur <br /> Celebration. <br />' A table summarizing the most recent estimated cost to complete the fountain is attached. I, <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTION: I <br /> There are no known objectors to this action. <br /> INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: <br /> John Ligon of Architectural Expressions. <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: <br /> Steve Swanson, Director of Engineering & Infrastructure at 424-2747. <br /> The Director of Engineering & Infrastructure, Steve Swanson, will be in attendance at the City <br /> Council meeting to respond to questions on this matter. <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: <br /> The City's share for the cost of the new fountain is budgeted in Capital Fund in FY 02 - 03. <br /> There is expected to be one additional change-order to the Christy-Foltz contract to account for <br /> minor work relating to electrical and piping items. <br /> attach: 3 <br /> cc: A. J. Krieger, Asst. City Manager <br /> John Smith, Asst. City Manager <br /> Matt Newell, City Engineer <br /> Phil Wilhelm, Municipal Services Manager <br /> Deborah Perry, Purchasing Supervisor <br /> John Ligon, Architectural Expressions <br /> Page 2 <br />