11/10/75 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 1975 Michiana Mack, Inc. Bid was signed by Ronald Delcamp, non - Mishawaka, Indiana collusion' affidavit was in order and a 10% bid bond accompanied then bid. Three units bid - 1 @ $59,126.00 1 @ $60,557.00, 2 @ $121,114.00 1 @ $59,126.00, 3 @ $177,378.00 Shamrock Ford Bid was signed by B. L. Tinkham, non - South Bend, Indiana collusion affidavit was in order and a 1M bid bond accompanied the bid. Bid - Three Units @ $49,135.00, Total Bid - $147,405.00 American LaFrance, Division Bid was signed by W. J. Rainer, non - of ATO collusion affidavit was in order and a 10% bid bond accompanied the bid. Bid — Three Units @ $64,810.00, Total Bid - $194,430.00 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the bids were referred to the Bureau of Fire for review and recommendation. Mr. Farrand advised Mr. Kopczynski that the Board was in no way taking any action on the bids at this time except to refer them to the Fire Department for review. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the equipment specifications and the engine size. Mr. Fredericks of American LaFrance said their bid was for the 1250 GPM pumper on the V6 engine. Mr.Fredericks said the A.I.A. is the group which rates the pumpers. The test the equipment at the factory, under conditions which they stipulate. They will not certify equipment which does not do what it is specified to do. The representative of Shamrock: Ford noted that his firm had quoted some exceptions to the -specifications in their bid. Mr. Ronald Delcamp of Michiana Mack said the small engine in the specifications had.marginal capacity with this pump. Mrs. Jane Swan asked how long this V6 engine would perform as opposed to a larger engine. Tyr. Fredericks said the American LaFrance unit would go fifteen years. Mrs. Swan said she hoped the Board would not rush into buying this equipment. She said,•since it takes two years to order fire equipment usually, the Board should order adequate equip- ment now so it would not have to be replaced sooner than necessary. Mr. Barcome then noted that in 1972 the purchase of six pieces of fire equipment was proposed to the Common Council. The Council cut the request down and would only approve three pieces of equipment. This is one of the reasons the Fire Department finds itself now in dire need of equipment. They have used this means of insuring delivery on equipment as soon as possible. Mr. Barcome suggested that the bidder's representatives present attend the Common Council meeting tonight to give any pertinent information during the public hearing. PUBLIC HEAPING - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3423, 1975 This being the date set, hearing was held on Vacation Resolution No. 3423 for the vacation of the north -south alley from Mishawaka Avenue to Vine Street, running parallel to and located west of 20th Street, City of South Bend; the east -west alley running west from 20th Street to and intersecting the alley described above, said alley being north of Lot 9 of Shank's 2nd Addition, City of South Bend and the east -west alley running west from 20th Street to and intersecting thealley described first above, said alley being south of Lot 7 of Shank's 2nd Addition, City of South Bend. The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County News, which were found to be sufficient. The petitioner is Indiana University of South Bend. No remonstrators were present and no written remonstrances were filed with the Board. Mr. Farrand nated that the Area Plan Commission had made.a favorable recommendation on the vacation. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, Vacation Resolution No. 3423, 1975 was confirmed and said alleys are vacated. The City Engineer is directed to prepare an Assessment Roll showing the award of damages and the assessment of benefits to the surrounding properties. 1