12/02/77 Board of Public Works Minutes

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�l REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 2, 1977 "I have reviewed the Fire Hose bids submitted by Hawk Fire Apparatus, Midwest Fire and Safety, Tri=State Equipment and W. S. Darley. Based on past experience, past performance and an obvious difference in quality of construction of the submitted hose samples, I recommend acceptance of the bid submitted by Midwest Fire and Safety of $4.50, $3.32 and $2.36 per foot for 3 inch, 22 inch and 12 inch hose respectively. Thank you for your consideration of this matter." There was a lengthy discussion of this recommendation between Board members,"Fire Department representatives and bidder's representatives. It was noted that Midwest was not the low bidder and there was almost a 50% increase between Midwest and the low bidder, Tri-State Fire & Rescue. Chief Dan Mirocha of the Fire Department was present and stated that the largest share of hose the Department has now is bi- lateral and it has held up very well. The specifications called for the bidder to supply a 3rd party test and an underwriter's test. Midwest was the only bidder to supply this information. Midwest also gave a ten year guarantee. Mr. Mullen asked if any other bidder gave a warranty. Chief Mirocha told the Board that Hawk Equipment gave a ten year guarantee, Tri-State gave a life guarantee and warranty against workmanship and materials, F. W. Darley gave no warranty. Mr. Brunner moved this matter be tabled for two weeks and referred to the Fire Department to explain, in writing, the basis for their recommendation to award the bid to other than the low bidder. Mr. Mullen seconded the motion and it carried. Robert Greer of the Fire Department was present and said he is in charge of inspecting hose. Engine Company No. 1 purchased bi-lateral hose in 1957. They still have 2800' of the original purchase of 3000' made in 1957. He noted that the Department loses about 1200' of hose a year and the biggest failure is at the crease where it folds. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH RESEARCH ASSISTANT FOR DISCOVERY HALL Richard Welch, Discovery Hall, was present and asked for approval of a contract with Linda A. Newton as research assistant on a half-time basis for a period of six months. This is at no cost to the City. Mr. McMahon moved the contract be approved, Mr. Brunner seconded the motion and it carried. ARCHITECT'S AGREEMENT APPROVED FOR DESIGN OF FIRE STATION NO. 6 The Board was presented a contract with Mathews-Purucker-Anella, Inc. for the design of Fire Station No. 6. The Architect's fee is to be 7 270 of the total construction cost. Mr. McMahon moved to approve the contract, subject to funding. Mr. Brunner seconded the motion and it carried. CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 - RIVERSIDE DRIVE RECONSTRUCTION Change Order No. 1 for the reconstruction of Riverside Drive, 450' either side of Northview Drive, was submitted to the Board. The contractor is McIntyre & Jones, Inc. and the Change Order reflects adjustments of quantities to as -built plans. The Change Order increases the contract by $1,583.14 and a detailed list of the items was attached. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Change Order was approved. FINAL CHANGE ORDER AND APPROVAL OF PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT AND MAINTENANCE BOND - CREST MANOR SEWERS The final Project Change Order for Crest Manor Sewer, Sections 1 & 2, was submitted to the Board. The contractor is Marion Hamilton & Son, Inc. and the change order decreases the contract by $1,495.96. The Project Completion Affidavit and Maintenance Bond were also submitted. The total amount of the contract was $23,553.54 and the Maintenance Agreement for the contract extends through December 2, 1980. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the change order and Project Completion Affidavit were approved and the Maintenance Bond was filed.