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<br />REGULAR MEETING MARCH 22, 1999
<br />Club Car is not the low bidder. The units from other bidders did not meet specifications, as follows:
<br />Illinois Lawn Equipment, Inc. Jacobsen 1110)
<br />Bed Load Capacity: Specifications called for 15 1/4 cubic feet of capacity, the unit bid has only 13
<br />1/3 cubic feet of capacity, which is almost 2 cubic feet less than requested.
<br />Frame: Specifications called for a rustproof aluminum frame, the unit bid has a tubular steel frame.
<br />The steel frame is not only more corrosive, but also heavier than aluminum. The bid unit is 164
<br />pounds heavier which allows less payload capacity.
<br />Dump Body: Specifications called for light -weight aluminum, the unit bid is made of steel. Corrosion
<br />and weight is a factor. Specifications also called for reduced speed in reverse, differential guard, and
<br />spin -on type oil filter for safety, dependability, and ease of maintenance. None of these items were
<br />included in the unit bid.
<br />Professional Golf Cart Corporation (E-Z-GO Oasis BC/Work Horse)
<br />Bed Load Capacity: Specifications called for 15 1/4 cubic feet of capacity, the unit bid has only 13
<br />1/3 cubic feet of capacity, which is almost 2 cubic feet less than requested.
<br />Frame Specifications called for a rustproof aluminum frame, the unit bid has a tubular steel frame.
<br />The steel frame is not only more corrosive, but also heavier than aluminum. The bid unit is 164
<br />pounds heavier which allows less payload capacity.
<br />Dump Body: Specifications called for light -weight aluminum, the unit bid is made of steel. Corrosion
<br />and weight is a factor. Specifications also called for reduced speed in reverse, differential guard, and
<br />spin -on type oil filter for safety, dependability, and ease of maintenance. None of these items were
<br />included in the unit bid.
<br />Therefore, Ms. Roemer made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bids be awarded
<br />as outlined above. Mr. Powell seconded the motion which carried.
<br />AWARD BID - SIX (6) FORD CROWN VICTORIAS
<br />Mr. Matthew Chlebowski, Director, Central Services, advised the Board that on February 15, 1999,
<br />bids were received and opened for the above referred to vehicles. After reviewing those bids, Mr.
<br />�hlebowski recommends that the Board award the contract to Jordan Ford, 509 East Jefferson, South
<br />Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $20,479.80 each, for a total of $122,878.80. Therefore, Ms. Roemer
<br />made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bid be awarded as outlined above. Mr.
<br />Caldwell seconded the motion which carried.
<br />APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - SOUTHFIELD RESIDENTIAL LIFT STATION AND FORCE
<br />MAIN - PROJECT NO. 98-89
<br />Mr. Caldwell advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager, has submitted Change Order
<br />No. 2 on behalf of Atlas Excavating, Inc., 1270 Washington Avenue, Frankfort, Indiana indicating
<br />that the Contract amount be increased $4,265.67 for a new Contract sum including this Change Order
<br />in the amount of $116,829.67. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and
<br />carried, the Change Order was approved.
<br />APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - FREDERICKSON PARK - LAND SURVEY - ENVIROCORP
<br />Mr. Caldwell advised that Ms. Jennifer Mielke, Community & Eocnomic Development, has submitted
<br />I, Change Order No. 1 on behalf of Envirocorp, 3600 McGill Street, South Bend, Indiana indicating
<br />�+ that the Contract amount be increased $1,495.00 for a new Contract sum including this Change Order
<br />in the amount of $33,516.83. Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and
<br />carried, the Change Order was approved.
<br />/APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - CHIPPEWA/MICHIGAN LANDSCAPING - PROJECT NO. 98-
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<br />Mr. Caldwell advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager, has submitted Change Order
<br />No. I on behalf of Northern Indiana Construction, 55803 Dogwood Road, Mishawaka, Indiana
<br />indicating that the Contract amount be increased $5,128.50 for a new Contract sum including this
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