HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/11/99 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 11. 1999
APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER - INDOT - PROJECT NO. 96-25 R
Mr. Caldwell advised that Mr. Darrell Baker, Division ofEngineering, has submitted a Change Order
No. Ion behalf of Rieth-Riley, P.O. Box 1775, South Bend, Indiana, indicating that the Contract
amount be increased by the amount of $8,084.95 for a new Contract sum including this Change Order
in the amount of $2,258,075.36. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer,
and carried, the Change Order was approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - BLOWER AND
ENGINES REPLACEMENT PROJECT - PROJECT NO. 99-45
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. John J. Dillon, Division of Environmental Services requested
permission to advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to project. Funding will be
provided by the County Option Income Tax Fund. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Powell,
seconded by Ms. Roemer, and carried, the request to advertise was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - 2000 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR CITY
EMPLOYEES
In a memorandum to the Board, Ms. Cathy Hubbard-Shead, Director of Human Resources, requested
the Board's approval ofthe 2000 holiday schedule for City employees. Therefore, Ms. Roemer made
a motion that the request be approved. Mr. Powell seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO PURCHASE CITY -OWNED PROPERTY - MS.
DeVON HAMPTON FULLER
Mr. Caldwell stated that an unfavorable recommendation has been received from Mr. Larry Magliozzi
of Community and Economic Development. He said that until a study and analysis of the impact of
the remaining lots on the redevelopment of the neighborhood is completed and analyzed, no City -
owned lots should be transferred at this time. Therefore, Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the request
be denied. Mr. Powell seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - ACCEPTANCE OF CROSS CREEK SUBDIVISIOiN
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of a letter dated October 5, 1999, asking that the
Board accepts the above -mentioned subdivision. The Department of Engineering completed its
inspection and found that the subdivision complies with Engineering Standards for subdivisions.
Therefore, Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the request be approved. Ms. Roemer seconded the
motion which carried.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - POLICE ESCORT - BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA -
ALL NIGHTER
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board received a request from Mr. M. Andrew Dickey, Boy Scouts of
America, for site to site police escort during an all-nighter on Friday, October 22, 1999 until
Saturday, October 23, 1999. Therefore, Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the request be approved.
Ms. Roemer seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - CLOSE STREETS FROM MANITOU PLACE FROM
PARK AVENUE TO NORTH FOREST AVENUE - BLOCK PARTY
In a memorandum from Stanley J. Molenda, requesting closure of the streets from Manitou Place
from Park Avenue to North Forest Avenue for a Halloween Party, on October 24, 1999. Therefore,
Ms. Roemer made a motion that the request be approved. Mr. Powell seconded the motion which
carried.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - FERTILIZER MANUFACTURING FACILITIES
APPLICATION
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board received a request for review of Application for Fertilizer
Manufacturing Facilities, to ensure complete information is required. Mr. Powell requested more
time to review the document. Therefore, Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the request be tabled. Ms.
Roemer seconded the motion which carried.
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 11, 1999
APPROVE TITLE SHEET - BLOWERS AND ENGINES REPLACEMENT - PROJECT NO.99-
45
Mr. Caldwell advised that the Title Sheet for the above referred to project was being presented at this
time for execution. Funds for this project is provided through the State Revolving Fund. Upon a
motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the above referred to Title
Sheet was approved and signed.
APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the following traffic
control device was approved:
INSTALLATION OF: HANDICAP SIGN
LOCATION: 1614 KENDALL
REMARKS: ALL REQUIREMENTS MET
APPROVE RELEASE OF EXCAVATION BOND
Mr. Larry D. Spradlin, Sr., Engineer, Division of Engineering, recommended that the following
Excavation Bond be released as follows:
EXCAVATION BONDS
Haskins, Inc.
2520 Oak Road
Plymouth, Indiana 46563
Release Effective: October 11, 1999
Ms. Roemer made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and that the Bonds be approved
and/or released as outlined above. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE CONTRACTOR BOND
Mr. Larry D. Spradlin, Sr., Engineer, Division of Engineering, recommended that the following
Contractors and Excavation Bonds be approved and/or released as follows:
BOND OF CONTRACTOR
Goepfrich Construction
5121 Packard Avenue
South Bend, Indiana 46619
Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and that the Bond be approved
as outlined above. Ms. Roemer seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE CLAIMS
Ms. M. Catherine Roemer, City Controller, submitted claims in the amount of $3,161,211.49 and
recommended approval. Additionally, Mr. Juan Manigault, Executive Director, WDS of Northern
Indiana, submitted lists containing claims in the amount of $283,930.93 and recommended approval.
Further, Ms. Denise Chambers, Morris Performing Arts, submitted claims and recommended
approval. Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the claims be approved and the reports as submitted be
filed. Ms. Roemer seconded the motion which carried.
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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 11, 1999
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:32 a.m. on Monday, October
11, 1999, by Board President James R. Caldwell, with Mr. Lewis N. Powell and Ms. M. Catherine
Roemer present. Also present was Board Attorney Michelle Engel.
ADD AGENDA ITEMS
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the following items were
added to the agenda:
—Installation of Handicap Parking Signs - 741 S. 25 h and 224 N. Taylor
—Contractor Bond - Phillip Valdez
—INDOT Change Order - Ironwood Drive - Project No. 96-25
Jim Caldwell welcomed Judie Jones as new Clerk of the Board.
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the minutes of the regular
meeting of the Board held on October 4, 1999, were approved.
OPENING OF BIDS - IRONWOOD DRIVE SANITARY AND STORM LIFT STATIONS -
PROJECT NO. 99-60
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to project. 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 following bids were opened and publicly read:
Herrman & Goetz, Inc. DBA Underground Services
225 S. Lafayette Blvd.,
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Bid was signed by Mr. Thomas J. Herrman, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $984,174.26 ALTERNATE BID: $706,014.26
Dye Mechanical, Inc.
3535 Monroe Street
LaPorte, Indiana 46352
Bid was signed by Mr. Charles T. Dye, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $1,350,000.00 ALTERNATE BID: $1,220,000.00
Small, Inc.
25190 State Road 4
North Liberty, Indiana 46554
Bid was signed by Mr. Ronald N. Howell, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $1,122,277.00
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 11, 1999
Youngs Excavating, Inc.
P.O. Box 2766
South Bend, Indiana 46680
Bid was signed by Mr. Kurt D. Young, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $1,032,538.50
BRP Construction, Inc.
5777 Cleveland Road; P.O. Box 266
South Bend, Indiana 46624-0266
Bid was signed by Mr. Paul J. Fallon, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $947,757.00 ALTERNATE BID: $865,757
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the above bids were
referred to the Division of Engineering for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS - PORTABLE SEWER VACUUM
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to project. 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 following bids were opened and publicly read:
Sewer Equipment Company of America
1148 Depot Street
Glenview, Illinois 60025
Bid was signed by Dan O'Brien, Sales Manager
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $32,918.00 OPTION #1: add $1,210.00 OPTION #2: add $372.00
Deeds Equipment Company, Inc.
7720 Records Street
Lawrence, Indiana 46226
Bid was signed by John K. Brennan, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $ 20,571.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the above bids were
referred to the for review and recommendation.
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 11, 1999
OPENING OF QUOTATIONS - QUEEN STREET SEWEREXTENSION - PROJECT NO.99-73
Mr. Caldwell advised that this was the date set for the receiving and opening of sealed Quotations
for the Queen Street Sewer Extension - Project No. 99-73. The following Quotations were opened
and read:
Herrman & Goetz, Inc., DBA Underground Services
225 South Lafayette Blvd.
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Quotation was submitted by Thomas J. Herrman, President
QUOTATION: $23,715.00
Dye Mechanical, Inc.
3535 Monroe Street
LaPorte, Indiana 46352
Quotation was submitted by Charles T. Dye, President
QUOTATION: $26,700.00
HRP Construction, Inc.
P.O. Box 266
South Bend, Indiana 46624-0266
Quotation was submitted by Paul J. Fallon, President
QUOTATION: $14,926.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the above Quotations
were referred to the Division of Engineering for review and recommendation.
AWARD BID -YOUNG'S COMMERCE PARK ROADWAYS INSTALLATION -PROJECT NO.
99-23
Mr. Carl Littrell, City of South Bend Engineering, advised the Board that on October 4, 1999, bids
were received and opened for the above referred to project. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Littrell
recommends that the Board award the contract to Rieth Riley Construction Co., Inc., P.O. Box 1775,
South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $116,780.35. Therefore, Ms. Roemer made a motion that
the recommendation be accepted and the bid be awarded as outlined above. Mr. Powell seconded
the motion which carried.
APPROVAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - SOUTH MICHIGAN STREET SCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. 99-59
Mr. Caldwell advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on September 28, 1999, to Rieth-Riley
Construction Co., Inc., P.O. Box 1775, South Bend, Indiana 46634, in the amount of $233,368.00
for the above referred to project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval.
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the Contract was
approved and the appropriate Certificate of Insurance, Performance Bond and Labor and Materials
Payment Bond as submitted were filed.
APPROVAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES -
CURB, SIDEWALK, AND APPROACH RvIPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. 99-33
Mr. Caldwell advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on September 20, 1999, to Niles
Concrete Sawing & Construction, Inc., in the amount of $74, 181.00 for the above referred to project,
a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval. Upon a motion made by Mr.
Powell, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the Contract was approved and the appropriate
Certificate of Insurance, Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond as submitted
were filed.
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 11, 1999
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - BUILDING BLOCKS GRANT AGREEMENTS
The following Building Blocks Grant Agreements were presented to the board for approval:
Cybulski, Ronald
115 S. Walnut St.
Planting flowers in front yard
Basile, Pete
906 E. Dubail
Planting bushes in front yard
Basile, Pete
912 E. Dubail
Planting bushes in front yard
Nespo, Dan
Various Locations
Purchasing neighborhood
entrance signs at various
corners
Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the
Agreements were approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - SOUTH BEND HERITAGE FOUNDATION AND
ARCHITECTURE DESIGN GROUP
Mr. Caldwell advised that submitted to the Board on October 11, 1999, an agreement between South
Bend Heritage Foundation and Architecture Design Group to conduct a study of the building at 101
North Michigan for design and possible construction of a new building at the location, was approved
by the Board in the amount of $15,000.00. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr.
Powell, and carried, this Agreement was approved.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - SOUTH BEND HERITAGE FOUNDATION AND HULL AND
ASSOCIATES, INC.
Mr. Caldwell advised that an agreement between South Bend Heritage Foundation and Hull and
Associates to perform activities in order to develop an estimate of costs for environmental
investigation and cleanup of the former Studebaker Motor Company property was submitted to the
Board on October 11, 1999. The agreement was approved by the Board in the amount of $1,500.00.
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell, and carried, this Agreement was
approved.
APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER/PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT - SAMPLE STREET
SEWER RECONSTRUCTION - PROJECT NO. 99-49
W. Caldwell advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Division of Engineering, has submitted the Final Change
Order and Project Completion Affidavit on behalf of Herrman & Goetz DBAUnderground Services,
225 South Lafayette Boulevard, South Bend 46601, indicating that the Contract amount be increased
by the amount of $20,942.22 for a new Contract sum including this Change Order in the amount of
$193,152.78. Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Mr. Caldwell, and carried, the
Change Order and Project Completion Affidavit were approved.
APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER - BLACKTHORN CORPORATE PARK - BLACKTHORN
COURT - PROJECT NO. 96-65
Mr. Caldwell advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Division ofEngineering, has submitted Change Order No.
Ion behalf of Small Inc., 25190 State Road 4, North Liberty, Indiana 46554, indicating that the
Contract amount be increased by the amount of $50,420.00 for a new Contract sum including this
Change Order in the amount of $576,288.00. Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms.
Roemer, and carried, the Change Order was approved.
APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER - U. S. 31 INDUSTRIAL PARK - PHASE I.1- PROJECT NO.
90-22 CGa
Mr. Caldwell advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Division of Engineering, has submitted Change Order No.
Ion behalf of R&R Excavating, 2010 West Avenue, Mishawaka, Indiana 46545, indicating that the
Contract amount be increased by the amount of $68,458.50 for a new Contract sum including this
Change Order in the amount of $584,205.90. Upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Ms.
Roemer, and carried, the Change Order was approved.
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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 11, 1999
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell,
seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:06 a.m.
ATTEST:
J iie L. o s, Clerk
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James R. Caldwell, Presiders
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Lewis N. Powell, Member
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