11/28/2005 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 28, 2005 0373 BANCROFT ELECTRIC 829 Boyd Boulevard LaPorte, Indiana 46350 Quotation was submitted by Mr. Ty Bancroft QUOTATION: $70,525.00 MICHIANA CONTRACTING, INC. 7843 Lilac Road Plymouth, Indiana 46563 Quotation was submitted by Mr. Donald Wendel QUOTATION: $73,690.00 Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the above Quotations were referred to the Division of Engineering for review and recommendation. OPENING OF PROPOSALS — OLIVER SCHOOL SITE (PURCHASE OF) Mr. Gilot advised that this was the date set for the receiving and opening of sealed Proposals for the above referred to property. The following Proposals were opened and read: PARTNERS IN CHARITY 613 West Main Street West Dundee, Illinois 60118 TOM BRADEMAS, SR. Post Office Box 730 Mishawaka, Indiana 46546-0730 Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Mr. Inks and carried, the above Proposals were referred to Community and Economic Development for review and recommendation. STUDEBAKER AREA "A" DEMOLITION BID — PROJECT NO. 104-030 (HUD FUNDS/COIT/GENERAL FUND/CRED) Mr. Gary Gilot, Engineering, advised the board that on February 28, 2005, bids were received and opened for the above referred to project. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Andy Laurent, Community & Economic Development, recommends that the Board award the contract to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder, J&L Management Corporation, 15 North Walnut, Mount Clements, Michigan, in the amount of $7,918,250.00, which is the base bid and alternates A2, A3 and A4. DLZ, Indiana, concurs with the recommendation. The Board discussed this matter with Mr. Laurent and Ms. Cheryl Greene, Assistant City Attorney. Mr. Gilot made a motion a Notice of Letter of Intent be prepared by the Clerk and forwarded to J&L Management, and authorized the President of the Board to award the project, when funding becomes available. In addition, bid security should be returned to all unsuccessful bidders. Mr. Inks seconded the motion which carried. Mr. Gilot withdrew the motion, and restated the Board meeting would recess until Tuesday, November 29, 2005, at 4:00 p.m., at which time this agenda item would be addressed. Mr. Inks seconded the motion which carried. AWARD BIDS — SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES Mr. Gary Gilot advised the board that on November 14, 2005, bids were received and opened for the above referred to vehicles. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Gary Libbey, Code Enforcement, recommends that the Board award the contract to the highest bidders as follows: