05/22/95 Board of Public Works Minutes

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" � REGULAR MEETING ATTEST: s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk MAY 22, 1995 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/John E. Leszczynski, President s/James R. Caldwell, Member AWARD BID - TROMMEL TYPE SCREEN MACHINE Mr. Matthew L. Chlebowski, Director, Division of Equipment Services, advised the Board that on May 8, 1995, bids were received and opened for the above referred to equipment. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Chlebowski recommends that the Board award the contract to Enviroquip Systems, Inc., 341 King Street, Meyertown, Pennsylvania, in the amount of $106,500.00. Mr. Chlebowski noted that this was the low bid. Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bid be awarded as outlined above. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which carried. AWARD BID - JET RODDER/VACUUM MACHINE Mr. Matthew L. Chlebowski, Director, Division of Equipment Services, advised the Board that on April 10, 1995, bids were received and opened for the above referred to equipment. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Chlebowski recommends that the Board award the contract to Deeds Equipment Co., 8015 East 45th Street, Lawrence, Indiana in the amount of $156,720.00, including necessary options. Mr. Chlebowski noted that this was not the low bid received, and the reasons for rejecting the low bid are as follows: One (1) Peabody Myers Vactor Model 2110 $152,980.00 Options: Additional Warranty $ 2,000.00 Ground Level Greasing $ 1,500.00 Hose Footage Counter $ 240.00 Front Waste Discharge N/C Arrow Board N/C NET TOTAL $156,720.00 Mr. Chlebowski noted that the Vac -Con model 390THA/100, which was the bid received from Brown Equipment, Post Office Box 9799, Fort Wayne, Indiana, did not meet the advertised specifications in several areas. By not meeting the specifications in the areas listed below, they compromise operator safety, require more maintenance and are less productive. 1. Truck Transmission: The specifications stated an Allison MT-653, 5-speed automatic. Browns Equipment bid an Allison MD3060PCR, 5-speed automatic. This transmission is designed for highway use and does not have the off road gear ratio needed by the City. 2. Tires and Wheels: The specifications stated cast spoke wheels which are interchangeable with the other City trucks. Brown Equipment bid disc wheels which do not interchange with the City's fleet. 3. Front Rotation Hose Reel: The specifications stated controls will be supplied on both sides of the hose reel allowing the operator to work from either side of the unit. Vac -Con bid controls on only the driver's side of the hose reel. This hose reel is mounted on the front of the truck and can rotate from side to side 180 degrees. With controls on the driver's side only, when the hose reel is rotated in that direction, the operator is standing in the traffic lane with no protection from the truck. Brown Equipment could have bid this as an option.