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June 24, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting
Title
6. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for a New Columbarium in Greenwich Cemetery with Eickhof Columbaria, Inc. in the Amount of $63,030 (Includes Delivery and Installation). Contract is for a Fourth Structure that will Provide Ninety-Six Above-Ground Burial Spaces to Hold the Cremated Remains of the Deceased. Each Space Costs $657.
Strategic Priority
Good Government
Description

Recommend approval to procure a columbarium for Greenwich Cemetery from Eickhof Columbaria, Inc. in the amount of $63,030. The City Cemeteries Department will have the columbarium installed along the riverbank in Greenwich Cemetery, adjacent to the three existing columbarium. The Ely-96 columbarium will contain 96 companion niches that will be available for sale to the public. There is currently a limited inventory of niches.  The columbarium will generate an estimated $235,000 in revenue. This is a sole source because of the specific style of niche (white marble with a concealed locking mechanism) and to maintain consistency throughout the cemetery with the three existing niches.

Delivery: As needed.  Terms: Net 30 days. The vendor is:

S.S.         Eickhof Columbaria, Inc (Crookston, MN)(D)                          $63,030

A pre-bid conference was not conducted as this is a sole source procurement. (D) Indicates non-local, non-DBE business.

Recommend Approval

Recommendation

Approval

 

 

Contact
David Keating, Senior Director Real Estate Services
Financial Impact
Expenditure of $63,030 from the Capital Improvement Fund
Review Comments
Attachments
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Greenwich Cemetery Columbarium
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Greenwich Cemetery Columbarium
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