Discussion:
RJM solicited public bids for this work for SandVenture and there were a large number of bidders in each category. RJM gave bidders the opportunity to combine certain work scopes to provide more competitive bids by reducing mobilization costs. This allowed Hentges to become the low bidder for a larger number of the work scopes.
The total bid for these scopes is $883,500 and the original budgeted amount was $997,973. There is a cost avoidance of $114,473 on this phase.
Axel Ohman is doing the masonry work at River City Centre and has been responsive. Hentges has been a long-term contractor in the city and constructed Sheandoah at Canterbury and the roundabout at Stagecoach.
With these awards, the existing building will be removed, new footings, foundations and walls will be installed for the new building and all utility work will be completed.
The next scopes that are being bid are steel, windows, roofing, mechanical/electrical/plumbing and tenant finishes. RJM is confident that we will be on budget given the current bidding environment. There is about $3.6 million in the budget for the remaining items.