DEPARTMENT: Facilities Management
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Professional Services Contract With Hammel, Green And Abrahamson, Inc. For Burnhaven Library Renovation Project
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize execution of a professional services contract with Hammel, Green And Abrahamson, Inc. to provide design services for the Burnhaven Library Renovation project.
SUMMARY
The 2025-2029 Facilities Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Adopted Budget includes the beginning of a program to renovate the Dakota County branch libraries through a cycle over the next decade and more. This cycle of renovations will focus on interior changes, such as mechanical and electrical system upgrades or equipment replacements, furniture, fixture, equipment, and finish upgrades, code compliance and accessibility improvements, and other changes to support process improvement or changes to service delivery. The intent will be to complete work in all ten of the County's branch libraries through this cycle to ensure each is kept up-to-date, code-compliant, and consistent with the other branch libraries.
The Burnhaven Library in Burnsville was last renovated in 2010. With over 15 years passing since this last renovation, this branch library is primed for renewal on several fronts. This project will address the general interior upgrades and improvement work listed above along with any other identified issues or areas for improvement specific to this location. To define the specific work scope and prioritize the work to fit with the available budget, staff will employ the services of a professional design consultant team.
Capital Projects Management staff developed a Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional design services. The RFP was issued to six firms on February 13, 2025. Six Proposal Responses were received on March 11, 2025. After review and evaluation of the Proposal Responses, staff invited three consultant firms to interview on March ...
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