09/11/89 Board of Public Works Minutes

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271 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 1989 SPECIALTY SYSTEMS OF ILLINOIS 16810 South Lathrop Avenue Harvey, Illinois 60426 Bid was signed by Joe W. Taylor, President, and Richard J. Hughes, Secretary, Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order and a 5% Bid Bond was submitted. BID: CONTRACT A-1 TOTAL BASE BID: $153,466.00 CONTRACT A-2 TOTAL BASE BID: $ 96,215.00 SAFE ENVIRONMENT CORPORATION (SECO) 1116 Westgate Oak Park, Illinois 60031 Bid was signed by Richard Lair, President, Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order and a 5% Bid Bond was submitted. BID: CONTRACT A-1 TOTAL BASE BID: $143,222.00 CONTRACT A-2 TOTAL BASE BID: $116,250.00 ASBESTOS SERVICES, INC. 9028 Hills Road P. O. Box 141 Baroda, Michigan 49101 Bid was signed by J. R. Thomas, President and D. J. Eppard, Secretary, Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order and a Bid Bond in the amount of $21,000.00 was submitted. BID: CONTRACT A-1 TOTAL BASE BID: $193,496.00 CONTRACT A-2 TOTAL BASE BID: $113,000.00 Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Humphreys and carried, the above bids were referred to the Division of Environmental Services for review and recommendation. In response to questions from the news media, Mr. Jack Dillon, Director, Division of Environmental Services, explained the scope of the project which entails the removal of asbestos at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. It was noted that asbestos at the plant does not pose any health hazard at this time, but in conjunction with the renovation at the plant, it was decided to handle the removal of asbestos at this time. Mr. Dillon indicated that the Engineers Estimate for Contract #1 is $450,000.00 and the estimate for Contract 42 is $200,000.00. He further noted that Contract #1 is for removal of asbestos that is in current need of removal and which could pose a possible health hazard. Contract #2 is for the removal of less hazardous asbestos which is still in acceptable condition. Mr. Dillon noted that both contracts were included in order that the City would have an option available to it regarding the removal of the asbestos from the Plant. Board Attorney Jenny Pitts Manier advised that all bidders will be sent a letter concerning a possible patent infringement and stating that they will be required to confirm to the City that their bid does not contain unlicensed use of the particular removal equipment and system. In further response to questions from the news media, it was stated that the project timetable is six (6) weeks for each Contract with a total project completion timetable of twelve (12)