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Request for Action
To
Item Number
Mayor and City Council
4.14
Agenda Section
Meeting Date
Prepared by
Consent Agenda
May 4, 2015
Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director
Item Description
Reviewed by
Accept proposal to remove Houlton Farm house
Cal Pormer, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Accept, by motion, the proposal to remove the Houlton farm house currently located at 1801 Main
Street.
Background /Discussion
The City of Elk River recently acquired the 335 -acre Houlton farm with the house and barns located at
1801 Main Street. The Property was acquired with funds from the Outdoor Heritage Fund with the
express purpose of being managed as high quality native habitat for wildlife.
In order to stay within the parameters of the acquisition agreement, the farm house needs to be removed.
The city advertised a notice of Request for Proposals (RFP) for the removal of the farm house.
The public notice RFP was advertised in the local newspaper. Only one proposal was submitted by the
deadline of May 1, 2015. The proposal by Rolfe Anderson met all of the specifications as outlined in the
RFP.
Financial Impact
Once the farm house is removed at no cost to the city, the city will be responsible for the basement walls,
garage floor and any plumbing left outside the basement wall. The city cost to complete the demolition
and clean -up of the farm house can by paid for through the $50,000 grant that the city recently received
from the Trust for Public Land.
Attachments
• Notice of Request for Proposal Farm House Removal
• Farm House Removal Proposal
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City ofElk River
Notice ofRequest for Proposals
Farm House Removal
Purpose
The purpose of this solicitation is to provide the removal of the farm house currently located at 1801
Main Street NW, Elk River, MN 55330. The city intends to have the house removed before
September 30, 2015. The following description of services details the scope and content of services.
The City of Elk River has recently acquired the 335 -acre parcel of land with the house and barns
located at 1801 Main Street (The Property). The Property was acquired with funds from the
Outdoor Heritage Fund with the express purpose of being managed for a high quality native habitat
for wildlife. In order to stay within the parameters of the acquisition agreement, the farm house
needs to be removed. The Subcontractor will remove the farm house from the property.
The Property is currently closed to the public and will remain so until the anticipated opening in the
fall of 2016.
Those submitting proposals should read the Description of Services carefully, as these will form the
basis of the contractual agreement with the city. Failure to comply with the specifications may
provide grounds to nullify the Contract Agreement
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL SUBCONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Farm House Removal. The Subcontractor shall remove the Farm House.
The Subcontractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, and equipment necessary to
accomplish the house removal. It is expected that the contractor will move the farm house from The
Property to a new location at NO cost to the city.
Specifications
• Services to include removal and proper disposal of the farm house and all materials in it.
All permit, licenses and approvals required to move and relocate the house are the responsibility
of the Subcontractor.
• The farm house and all materials in it are to be properly disposed of by Subcontractor off of The
Property. Hazardous waste shall be identified, noted, and properly disposed of, including
batteries, fuel, oil. (All are to be propery disposed of by Subcontractor off of propery location. Verification of
pmperCy disposal mill be required. The city tested asbestos samples from the basement ceiling tiles of the farm house
and found none detected. These samples tested negative for asbestos)
City reserves the right to terminate the contract without notice for noncompliance.
Subcontractor Qualifications. During the period of this Agreement, Subcontractor agrees that it
will perform the duties pursuant to this Agreement and that Subcontractors is experienced in
performing service. Check with Elk River City Hall for any license requirements for hauling all items.
RFP for farm house removal Page 1
City ofElk River
Notice of Request for Proposals
Farm House Removal
Purpose
The purpose of this solicitation is to provide the removal of the farm house currently located at 1801
Main Street NW, Elk River, MN 55330. The city intends to have the house removed before
September 30, 2015. The following description of services details the scope and content of services.
The City of Elk River has recently acquired the 335 -acre parcel of land with the house and barns
located at 1801 Main Street (The Property). The Property was acquired with funds from the
Outdoor Heritage Fund with the express purpose of being managed for a high quality native habitat
for wildlife. In order to stay within the parameters of the acquisition agreement, the farm house
needs to be removed. The Subcontractor will remove the farm house from the property.
The Property is currently closed to the public and will remain so until the anticipated opening in the
fall of 2016.
Those submitting proposals should read the Description of Services carefully, as these will form the
basis of the contractual agreement with the city. Failure to comply with the specifications may
provide grounds to nullify the Contract Agreement
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL SUBCONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Farm House Removal. The Subcontractor shall remove the Farm House.
The Subcontractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, and equipment necessary to
accomplish the house removal. It is expected that the contractor will move the farm house from The
Property to a new location at NO cost to the city.
Specifications
• Services to include removal and proper disposal of the farm house and all materials in it.
• All permit, licenses and approvals required to move and relocate the house are the responsibility
of the Subcontractor.
• The farm house and all materials in it are to be properly disposed of by Subcontractor off of The
Property. Hazardous waste shall be identified, noted, and properly disposed of, including
batteries, fuel, oil. (All are to be pmpery disposed of by Subcontractor off ofproperty location. Verification of
properly disposal will be required. The city tested asbestos samples from the basement ceiling tiles of the farm house
and found none detected. These samples tested negative for asbestos)
City reserves the right to terminate the contract without notice for noncompliance.
Subcontractor Oualifications. During the period of this Agreement, Subcontractor agrees that it
will perform the duties pursuant to this Agreement and that Subcontractors is experienced in
performing service. Check with Elk River City Hall for any license requirements for hauling all items.
RFP for farm house removal Page 1
Subcontractor Technical Requirements. During the period of this Agreement, Subcontractor
agrees that it will maintain, at a minimum, the following performance and technical capabilities:
(a) Subcontractor shall maintain insurance(s) that meets or exceeds the City of Elk River
Insurance Requirements. Subcontractor shall provide evidence of coverage to the City at the
start of any contract award and will advise the city of any changes of coverage. Failure to do so
may be grounds for revocation of the Agreement.
(b) Subcontractor shall ensure that sufficient personnel are maintained and available for
Subcontractor to perform the house removal required by the scope of this Agreement.
Subcontractor Timeliness
The contract work to remove the house must be completed by September 30, 2015.
Evaluation of Proposal
All proposals received by the deadline will be evaluated by the City of Elk River staff and
consultants. In some instances, an interview may be a part of the evaluation process. City staff will
make recommendations to the City Council on the award of this contract. Factors upon which the
proposal will be judged include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Anticipated cost of the services to be performed.
2. Qualifications, license, insurance of responder and associated personnel.
3. Similar work experience.
4. References.
Limitations
This Request for Proposal does not commit the City of Elk River to award a contract, to pay any
costs incurred in the preparation of the proposal to this request, or to enter into a contract for
services. The City of Elk River reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received as a
result of this request, to negotiate with any qualified source, or to cancel in part or its entirety this
Request for Proposals if it is in the best interest of the city to do so. The City Council has final
approval of the contractor to complete the proposal. A recommendation from the staff to the City
Council will be made following review of the proposals. The city may require the responder selected
to provide additional information on their proposals as a result of direct negotiations.
RFP for farm house removal Page 2
RESPONSE TO RFP
All proposals must be received by 4:00 p.m., May 1, 7015
Sealed proposals may be mailed or emailed to: City of Elk River Parks and Recreation, Attn: Farm
House Removal, 13065 Orono Parkway, Elk River, MN 55330. E -mail:
mhecker@ElkRiverMN.gov.
All proposals must be submitted by the deadline. The following documentation must be submitted
at the time of your bid in one complete package:
• Written proposal,
• Proof of $1,000,000 Liability Insurance, indemnifying City of Elk River from any claims.
• Proof of Workers Compensation Insurance
The city is expecting the contracted price to be a nominal one -time fee. Contractors are required
to supply proof of insurances.
RFP for farm house removal Page 3
April 29, 2015
City of Elk River
Park and Rec Dept
Attn: Michael Hecker
13065 Orono Pkwy
Elk River, MN 55330
Farm House Removal
1801 Main St NW
I hereby submit a proposal to move the Houlton Farm house located at 1801
Main St Elk River, MN. I would move the house and attached single car garage
in it's entirety to a new location. This would include the furnace, a/c condenser,
laundry tubs, well pump and plumbing fixtures in the basement.
The move would not include the basement walls, concrete floors - including the
garage floor, windows in the basement walls and any plumbing or pipes outside
the the basement walls.
I have moved two houses in the past and have used Semple Building Movers for
both moves with good results. I would again use Semple Building Movers for
the actual move of this house. Attached is a certificate of insurance for Semple
Building Movers, Inc. The move would be done at night to minimize traffic
issues. The move would take place as soon as permits can be arranged with
the destination community. The timetable would be late June or July.
I would propose to buy the house for $1.00 and the City of Elk River would not
incur any additional costs for the move as proposed above.
References: Dave Anderson John Dietz
14845 Co Rd 30 13341 Riverview Dr
Elk River, MN Elk River, MN
763 - 441 -4582
Proposal submitted by: Rolfe Anderson Phone: 763 -441 -6947
19411 Irving Cir Cell: 763 - 438 -3792
Elk River, MN
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