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AGENDA REVIEW SESSION FEBRUARY 20, 2020 33 The Agenda Review Session of the Board ' of Public Works was convened at 10:32 a.m. on February 20, 2020, by Board President Gary A. Gilot with Board Members Elizabeth Maradik, Therese Dorau, Jordan Gathers, and Joseph Molnar present. Also present was Attorney Clara McDaniels. Board of Public Works Clerk, Linda M. Martin, presented the Board with a proposed agenda of items presented by the public and by City Staff. OPENING OF QUOTATIONS — SOUTH BEND POLICCE DEPARTMENT SWAT GEAR PURCHASE (POLICE UNIFORMS Mr. Gilot advised that this was the date set for the receiving and opening of sealed quotations for the above referenced gear. The following quotations were opened and read: U.S. UNIFORM & SUPPLY, INC. 815 N. Delaware St. Indianapolis, IN 46204 Quotation was submitted by Jason Caulk Non -Collusion, Non -Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed IN Local Business Preference Claim Form was completed QUOTATION: $69,300 VANCE OUTDOORS, INC 3723 Cleveland Ave. Columbus, OH 43224 Quotation was submitted by Doug Vance Non -Collusion, Non -Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed QUOTATION: $62,357.40 NEXTHILL CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC D/B/A STAR UNIFORM 2302 E. Mishawaka Ave. South Bend, IN 46615 Quotation was submitted by Sarah Baker Non -Collusion, Non -Discrimination Affidavit Form was completed IN Local Business Preference Claim Form was completed QUOTATION: $58,500 Upon a motion made by Ms. Maradik, seconded by Ms. Dorau and carried, the above quotations were referred to the Police Department for review and recommendation. Board members discussed the following items) from the agenda. - Request to Advertise — Towing Services Mr. Tim Lancaster, Police Department, informed the Board the Police Department is going to put this proposal request out for two companies based on the scoring. Ms. Dorau asked who's on the scoring committee. Mr. Lancaster stated they haven't decided yet, but they are planning on including someone from outside the city. He noted they will do outreach to any company located in the corporate city limits. - Professional Services Agreements Ms. Alkeyna Aldridge, Community Investment, stated the Neighborhood Resources connections agreement is $20,000 less than last year. She noted they will pay half up front and half will be set aside for additional fund raising. She stated the Incremental Development Alliance group and Majora Carter Group will work directly with minority community contractors to help them understand processes and engage with the city. Mr. Gilot asked is there a "lessons learned" summary that could be shared with the Board. Ms. Aldridge stated one of the final tasks is recommendations for a better process from Majora. Mr. Gilot stated that would be of interest. - Request to Advertise — Lawn Maintenance and Mentorship Program Mr. Patrick Sherman, VPA, stated Venues, Parks, and Arts is trying to explore ways to expand this program such as adding cemetery mowing to the mentor mowing. He noted they are trying to figure out ways to reach smaller groups with room to split up the program into different packages. He noted they are working on greater MBE engagement. Ms. Maradik asked what the geographies are. Mr. Sherman stated there are one -hundred, twelve (112) properties and include Bowman Cemetery and in front of the City Cemetery. Mr. Gilot noted in the past, you had an out