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03. Postpone Award of Bid - Fire Station 61 RenovationKALISPELL FIRE Po Box 1997 Daniel Diehl — Fire Chief 312 First Avenue East Dave Dedman-Assistant Chief Kalispell, Montana 59901 Cec Lee- Executive Secretary = - = Phone: (406) 758-7760 = FAQ: (406) 758-7777 TO: The Honorable Mayor Tammi Fisher and City Council FROM: Dan Diehl, Fire Chief Jane Howington, City Manager SUBJECT: Postpone Bid Award - Fire Station 61 Renovation MEETING DATE: August 2, 2010 BACKGROUND: The Kalispell Fire Department applied for a Fire Station Renovation grant through the Department of Homeland Security. The fire department was awarded the grant for $113485039.00. A request for qualifications for Architect/Engineering services was completed and Jackola Architects was awarded this contract for $1061,850. The City of Kalispell spent $2,666 for plan and specification printing. A request for qualifications for General Contractors was completed and three firms were selected to bid this project. The three firms were Swank Enterprises, Hammerquist & Caselegno Inc., and Jackson Construction. The bid opening was held on July 27 and staff is recommending additional time to review the bids. RECOMMENDATION: The City Council postpone the award of the bid until August 16. FISCAL IMPACT: The entire grant is paid by Department of Homeland Security. Respectfully submitted, Jam. F w� Dan Diehl ane Howington Fire Chief City Manager ".Protecting our community with the highest level o f pro, fessionalism. "