03/10/1980 Board of Public Works Minutes

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3'70 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 10. 1980 residents be given a chance to concur with the Board's judgment on whether or not the project was completed satisfactorily. Mr. McMahon stated that the Board would send notification to the property owners once the project was completed, and they would be given an opportunity to express their views. Mr. Hill stated that he realized that Mr. McMahon had toured the area and was very familiar with the project, and he further stated that he and Mr. Kernan would also take a tour of the area to view the problems and complaints brought to the Board by the residents. Mr. McMahon apologized to the residents for the duress they have experienced with the construction of the sewers and stated that the Board was concerned that the project be completed in a proper manner and would monitor the completion to see that this was done. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Kernan, the Assessment Roll was approved. APPROVE PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT - 1322 LINCOLNWAY EAST (RUNAWAY SHELTER) Mr. McMahon indicated that the renovation of the Runaway Shelter at 1322 Lincolnway East had been completed by the contractor, Plaia Construction Company, and had been approved by the Bureau of Housing as to workmanship and materials. He stated that the final cost of the project was '$18,560.00, and the Performance Bond containing a one -year warranty would be retained by the Board until February 28, 1981. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried,the Project Completion Affidavit was approved. AWARD BID - DEMOLITION AND BACKFILL WORK AT FIRST BANK CENTER (GARAGE PORTION) Sollitt Construction Company recommended that the low bid of O'Neal Wrecking and Excavating Company in the amount of $39,262.00 be approved. It was indicated that O'Neal was ready to begin work immediately which would be advantageous to maintaining the schedule of the project. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the Board awarded the bid as recommended subject to receipt of the required Performance Bond, Labor and Material Payment Bond and the Certificate of Insurance. APPROVE RENEWAL OF SWEEPING CONTRACT WITH RIES EQUIPMENT COMPANY Mr. McMahon stated that the city went out for bids two years ago on a sweeping contract, and Ries Equipment Company had been the successful bidder. The contract had been approved at that time and was subject to renewal on a yearly basis for three years. He stated that the city had renewed the contract in the past, and Mr. Baumgartner, Manager of the Bureau of Streets, was recommending; the third year renewal. Mr. McMahon explained that the contract provided for night -time sweeping on the city's main routes at a cost of $45 per sweeper hour for two sweepers, not to exceed $100,000. He further stated that the price reflected only a 7% increase per year. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill, renewal of the contract was approved. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 - KOONTZ- WAGNER ELECTRIC (FIRST BA14K CENTER GARAGE) Mr. McMahon noted that the amount of the change order was $9,365.00, which brought the total contract amount to $111,600.00. Change Order No. 1 was necessitated because of additional electrical work which was required since the letting of the contract. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the change order in the amount of $9,365.00 was approved. 1 rl