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AGENDA REVIEW SESSION DECEMBER 7, 2017 377 in that respect. Ms. Villaire stated this has a broader reach than any other tool they have available. - Award Bid — Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Influent Gate Improvements Mr. Jacob Klosinski, Wastewater, stated when they bid this project they recognized that a foreign sourced product could reduce costs significantly so they gave both options. He noted that per IC 5-16-8 it has to be a 15% or greater savings to not use domestic steel. He stated the lowest globally sourced bid was not lower enough to justify the award, so he is recommending the award to HRP Construction for American made steel. Mr. Klosinski stated their domestic steel bid was the lowest in the amount of $966,500, and Thieneman Construction's foreign steel bid was the lowest at $917,000. He stated the cost savings is $49,000, only 5.12% savings, so he is recommending the award to HRP. Ms. Maradik asked if the specs were clear on local steel versus foreign. Mr. Klosinski stated they were, the vendors were given both options. Ms. Dorau questioned the line item cost difference. Ms. Kara Boyles, City Engineer, noted the 15% savings applies to the overall project cost, not the products used. Mr. Gilot stated he supports the recommendation, noting Mr. Klosinski has always done a good job on very large projects. - Special Purchase — JP Morgan Bank Mr. Michael Schmidt, Director of Purchasing, stated the city is intending to establish a purchasing card program. He explained it will roll out slowly starting with Parks. He noted that will allow them to see what works and what doesn't. Mr. Gilot questioned if there will be training on the rules and use of the cards. Mr. Schmidt stated there will be some rules and training. He informed the Board that there has been some back and forth with legal to make sure the State QPA is the right QPA and the City can access it. He added if not, it will be removed from the agenda. Mr. Schmidt stated this will qualify for the dollars back program applicable to the city's credit card with JP Morgan. He noted the goal is to reduce the credit card usage. Ms. Fritzberg asked if they will be able to do anything with these cards they can do with the credit card. Mr. Schmidt stated there will be specific items that are allowed and not allowed, and the City can determine those restrictions. - Professional Services Agreement — EmNet, LLC Mr. Gilot noted this agreement in the amount of $280,581 saves the City more than $100,000,000 in capital. No other business came before the Board. Upon a motion by Ms. Dorau, seconded by Ms. Maradik and carried, the meeting adjourned at 11:29 a.m. BOARD OF PUBLIC�VO S v Gary A. Gilot, President Elizabeth A. Maradik, Member Therese J. Dorau, ember /I--- Jam A. Mueller, Member Suzanna M. Fritzberg, Member ATTEST: Linda M. Martin, Clerk REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 12, 2017 The Regular Meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:34 a.m. on December 12, 2017, by Board President Gary A. Gilot, with Board Members Elizabeth Maradik and Therese Dorau present. Board Members James Mueller and Suzanna Fritzberg were absent. Also present was Attorney Benjamin Dougherty. I