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<br /> ..,. <br /> to undertake this project tying together <br /> plant capacity, service area, growth <br /> rate, and anticipated time to when the <br /> next phase of capacity will be needed <br /> was presented at this time. Once <br /> negotiated the contract will be brought <br /> back for Council's ratification. staff <br /> is asking for authorization to award the <br /> contract to RMC in the amount of <br /> $632,269.00 <br /> Howard: stated that RMC was much lower than the <br /> other two bids, what are we missing? <br /> Phare: The numbers that you see here have <br /> nothing to do the plant construction <br /> itself or operation and maintenance <br /> projections. These are just engineering <br /> fees. We did discuss with RMC their <br /> proposal and in looking at their <br /> proposal they assumed a different <br /> duration on the construction period <br /> which had some impact on their projected <br /> cost for project inspections. A good <br /> portion of the difference was in their <br /> design time. They assured us that they <br /> have covered all the bases. <br /> Howard: Are you convinced that the level of the <br /> plant we are going to be getting is <br /> going to be at the same level of <br /> technology? <br /> Phare: We would be receiving the technology <br /> that would not be immediately out dated, <br /> that would affordable, and would be <br /> consistent with the management scenario <br /> that we envision for this plant. <br /> Davidson: Felt the staff had done a great job on <br /> this. All felt that all three of the <br /> firms were well qualified for this job. <br /> One of the reasons that we did pick RMC <br /> is because they are familiar with <br /> Louisville. However, that does not mean <br /> that he agreed with the committee on its <br /> selection and would have preferred <br /> another firm. <br /> Mayor Fauson: Stated that the committee did visit many <br /> sites. After visiting these sites we <br /> went back and asked many questions <br /> before we brought this proposal to <br /> council. All three are excellent <br /> firms. <br /> 16 <br />