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Session 1846 July 22, 2002 Micro-Surfacing, Inc. Engineers' Estimate $311,748.04 $364,756.00 Other contractors were contacted, but did not bid. Mr. Ollendorff recommends that the award be made to Micro-Surfacing, Inc. for their bid of $311,748.04. This firm provided services meeting our specifications three years ago. #3 - West Drive Improvement Engineering: Property owners on West Drive between Lafon and Teasdale have petitioned for a special tax bill street improvement including curbs, gutters, storm sewer and pavement. They would very much like to have this work done before the end of this year. Mr. Ollendorff recommends contracting out the engineering since our staff is fully occupied with citywide contractual projects this summer. Proposals were received from Site Development Engineering, Inc. and from Claxton Consulting Engineers, both firms with a good reputation for this type of work. Mr. Ollendorff recommends contracting with Site Development Engineering, Inc. based on their estimated cost of $14,230.00 plus their availability to complete this project planning in time for fall construction. #4 - Medical and Dependent Care Savin~,s Plans for Employees: Mr. O[tendorff recommends implementing voluntary IRS Section 125 medical and dependent care pre- tax savings plans for all permanent U. City employees. The initial cost is about $10,000 payable by the City to contract with a third party administrator which would manage employees' accounts, educate and handle employees' inquiries, process reimbursements, and other related administration. Each year thereafter would be about $6,000 per plan year. Action needed to begin implementation October, 2002 is acceptance of the proposal by TASC to provide plan administration services at an estimated first year cost of $10,000. This firm has the best combination of price and services among eight companies surveyed. #5 - Set Public Hearing on Vacating Alley on Purcell at Bartmer: Mr. Ollendorff recommends setting a public hearing for 7:30 p.m. in these Council Chambers on August 12 to hear comments on the proposed vacating of a street right-of-way going south from Bartmer Avenue between 6850 and 6900 Bartmer. There is no apparent public need for this right-of-way, which currently serves as a shared driveway for the two adjacent residences. #6 - Burns Construction Inspection and Materials Testing: Several firms have been considered for the provision of construction inspection services and for materials testing on two bridge construction projects on 82nd Boulevard; the Walton Bridge and the River des Peres Bridge. Mr. Ollendorff recommends accepting the provision of above services by Geotechnology, Inc. in the following estimated amounts: 2