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�� � �• � . <br /> Page 2 <br /> A Request for Proposals was prepared by the Engineering Division and mailed to ten firms on � <br /> September 20, 2001. Four proposals were received and opened on October 12, 2001. Interviews ' <br /> were conducted with Building Systems of Illinois, Inc., Christy-Foltz, Inc., Kaskaskia <br /> Contractors, Inc. and Blank, Wesselink, Cook and Associates. The interview team consisted of <br /> staff inembers from the Fire Deparhnent and the Engineering and Infrastructure Department. <br /> After the interviews two firms were determined to be qualified and were requested to submit <br /> proposals for the design and construction of the Fire Department Storage and Training Building. <br /> The proposals provided are as follows: <br /> Contractor Proposal <br /> , Building Systems of Illinois, Inc. $366,017.00 <br /> Christy-Foltz, Inc. $371,036.00 <br /> Building Systems of Illinois was determined to be the company best qualified to construct the <br /> proposed building. They are experienced in the construction of Fire Stations in the area. <br /> Building Systems also provided the low proposal of the two companies requested to submit <br /> proposals. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTION: There are no known objections to this resolution <br /> and agreement. <br /> INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: Decatur Fire Department <br /> �} <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: Matt Newell, City Engineer, at 424-2747 <br /> Les Albert, Fire Chief, at 424-2811 <br /> The City Engineer, Matt Newell, and the Fire Chief, Les Albert, will be in attendance at the City <br /> Council meeting to answer any questions of the Council on this item. <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: <br /> Funding for this project, at the level of $250,000, is currently budgeted in the City's General <br /> Capital Improvements Fund. The recommended contract amount is $366,017.00. The additional <br /> funding required is available within the Capital Improvement Fund due to various projects that <br /> were not completed or came in under budget this past fiscal year. <br /> The project design is scheduled to begin immediately upon approval by Council, with completion <br /> anticipated by October, 2002. <br />