Con-Tech were the lowest of five bidders for that portion of the contract. Their original bid was higher, at $6,495,362.
Sean Bayer of KGS Group noted to council that costs savings of $85,000 were found, which included the removal of items such as a ventilation system in the wet well, alternative concrete sealant, changes to the metal snow fence and modification of the snow fence.
Bayer acknowledged in his presentation they had been targeting a higher cost savings of $100,000, but “those are the savings,” he said.
Bayer also spoke about the removal/decommissioning of the sewage treatment plant. Upon further review, consideration of this cost was recommended and it comes to $700,000. He cited the long-term risks of delay and the benefit of addressing it now rather than down the road.