11/01/82 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 1982 29 1 2. Four 1983 International Model 2554 Cab and Chassis with trades: Western International Trucks $132,780.00 4849 11. Western Avenue South Bend, Ind. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the bid of Shamrock Ford listed as "optional" was not accepted for the cabs and chassis because the trucks to be traded were not in sound road condition as specified by Shamrock Ford. In addition, Shamrock Ford did not meet the minimum specifications for front brakes. Mr. Leszczynski also advised that the bid of McCormick Motors was not accepted because of several exceptions to the specifications. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the low bid meeting specifications of Western International in the amount of $132,780.00 for the single axle dump trucks was approved as recommended. 3. One new John Deere.644C Rubber Tire Loader with trade: A. H. Choitz & Company, Inc. $ 62,580.00 25166 West State Road 2 South Bend, Ind. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the low bid meeting s ecifications of A. H. Choitz &Company in the amount of $62,580.00 for the rubber tire loader was approved. 4. Relocation and construction of diesel refueling stations: Dye Plumbing & Heating $ 37,500.00 3535 Monroe Street LaPorte, Ind. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, carried, the low bid of Dye Plumbing & of $37,500.00 for the diesel refueling approved. seconded by Mr. Hill and Heating in the amount stations at MSF was Mr. Kernan stated that the funds to purchase the above equipment would be coming from the General Obligation Bond issue proceeds. APPROVE AMENDMENT PROPOSAL OF CROWE CHIZEK COMPANY FOR OFFICE AUTOMATION FEASIBILITY STUDY Mr. Kernan stated that the city had recently entered into a contract with Crow Chizek for the preparation of specifications for office automation equipment. He advised that an amendment to that contract to include the feasibility study for the City Clerk's Office and the Michiana CETA Consortium in an additional amount of $1,000.00 was requested. Upon a motion made by Mr. Kernan, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the amendment was approved. APPROVE PAYMENT TO INDIANA & MICHIANA ELECTRIC COMPA14Y FOR RELOCATION OF POWER LINE ON ETHANOL PLANT SITE Mr. Leszczynski advised that approval was needed from the Board for the issuance of a purchase order in the amount of $755,000.00 to Indiana and Michigan Electric Company for the relocation of the Jackson -Kankakee 939 KV Tower line on New Energy property pursuant to the Grant Agreement between the city and the South Bend Development Corporation. Additionally, the prior purchase order issued on November 9, 1981 was to be rescinded. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above purchase order was approved and the purchase order dated November 9, 1981, rescinded.