07/09/1979 Board of Public Works Minutes

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' `REGULAR MEETING JULY 9, 1979 Omnicraft, Inc. South Bend, Indiana The Board received a letter from Omnicraft, Inc. raising several objections to the bidding procedures. The letter indicated there was not sufficient time to prepare a bid in the seven days allotted, the two months for completion of the exhibits did not allow sufficient time and the requirement that the bid come from a general contractor. A spokesman for the firm said they are a local contractor who could bid the museum exhibits but would not want to be the general contractor for the project. Mr, Mullen said it was apparent that other bidders did not find the time constraints a problem since five bids were received. He said he was not sure why the company was complaining about serving as general contractor for the project. The spokesman noted that they would not want to handle the electrical and other areas of the contract but could bid the exhibits. He said they would offer their services to the successful bidder. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the letter was filed and referred to Discovery Hall Museum. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr, Brunner and carried, the bids were referred to Discovery Hall Museum for review and recommendation. ANNOUNCEMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING Mr. Mullen noted that a special meeting was scheduled for 3:30 p.m. today to take action on a recommendation for acceptance of a bid for the exhibits for Discovery Hall. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FLOOR TILING FOR DISCOVERY HALL MUSEUM The contract with Powell and Associates, Inc. for Floor Tiling for Discovery Hall Museum was submitted to the Board. The contract is in accordance with the bid awarded on June 25 in the amount of $24,137.00. The Performance and Labor and Materials Payment Bonds were submitted with the contract. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the contract was approved, subject to approval of the funding.. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT - CARPETING FOR DISCOVERY HALL MUSEUM The contract with Ries Furniture Company for carpeting for Discovery Hall Museum was submitted to the Board. The contract is in accordance with the bid awarded on June 25 in the amount of $10,346.50. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the contract was approved, subject to funding and to the filing of the necessary bonds and insurance certificate. HOUSE MOVE APPROVED - 841 S. MEADE TO 2507 POLAND James Markle, Building Commissioner, submitted to the Board, the application of William Marvin to move a house from 841 S. Meade to 2507 Poland Street. Adjacent property owners were advised of the house move. James Lykowski of Lykowski Construction Company was present and advised the Board that all utilities companies have been contacted and permission for tree trimming has been obtained. He said the route has been discussed with the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting. There were no property owners present to remonstrate against the house move. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the house move was approved subject to coordination by the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department.