HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/05/98 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 5, 1998
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:35 a.m. on Monday, October
5, 1998, by Board President James R. Caldwell, with Mr. Lewis N. Powell and Ms. M. Catherine
Roemer present. Also present was Board Attorney Michelle Engel.
AGENDA ITEM ADDED
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, an Application for a
Certificate of Public Convenience was added to the agenda.
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the minutes of the Special
Meeting held on September 22, 1998, and the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board held on
September 28, 1998, were approved.
COUNCIL COMMENTS - TCI FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
In a letter to the Board, City Council President, Sean Coleman, presented a letter to the Board for
consideration to a number of concerns regarding the renewal of the cable television contract with TCI
of Michiana. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the letter
was filed.
APPROVE CLAIMS
Ms. M. Catherine Roemer, City Controller, submitted claims in the amount of $2,843,339.07 and
recommended approval. Additionally, Mr. Juan Manigault, Executive Director, WDS of Northern
Indiana, submitted two (2) lists containing claims in the amount of $86,146.00 and $217,13 8.00 and
recommended approval. Mr. Manigault was present, and stated that the City has been a prime
sponsor of their organization for many years, and at the onset of their job program, the Board of
Works signed all their claims. The Board continued to sign these claims, even though these programs
are no longer in effect. Mr. Manigault recommended that the WDS Board of Directors approve their
claims, in lieu of the Board of Works. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell
and carried, the Board approved the recommendation, as well as the claims. The Clerk will inform
WDS of this change in approval procedures. Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the claims for the City
of South Bend be approved and the reports as submitted be filed. Ms. Roemer seconded the motion
which carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY - 2202 HURON - FOR USE AS A
PARTNERSHIP CENTER
Mr. Caldwell advised that this was the date set for the Board's Public Hearing concerning a lease of
real property at 2202 Huron for use as a partnership center.
Ms. Ann Carol Nash, Assistant City Attorney, was present, and stated that the Partnership Center has
used this property for several years as a Center, and recommends approval. There being no one else
present wishing to address the Board concerning this matter, the Public Hearing was closed.
Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the Lease of
Real Property was approved.
OPENING OF BIDS - NORTH PUMPING STATION
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:
CASTEEL CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
23186 West Ireland Road
South Bend, Indiana 46614
Bid was signed by Mr. Mitch Medich, Jr.
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
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Subtotal Part 1
$ 56,824.60
Subtotal Part 2
$ 16,554.00
Part 3 Filter Media
$143,000.00
Total part II
$367,329.00
Alternate No. 1
$569,000.00
Subtotal
Field Piping
$ 79,011.00
Total Alternate 1
$446,340.00
Alternate No. 2
$193,626.00
Total Alternate 2
$222,214.00
Total Alternate 3
$ 28,107.00
Alternate No. 4
NO CHANGE
Total Alternate 5
$ 2,78.400 (per bid)
Total Alternate 6
$ 91,622.00
Total Alternate 7
$ 40,779.00
BOWEN ENGINEERING CORPORATION
210315 Allisonville Road
Fishers, Indiana 46038
Bid was signed by Mr. Gary Moon
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $5,620,829.00
Subtotal Part 1
Subtotal Part 2
$ 83,310.00
$ 19,861.00
Part 3 Filter Media
$178,000.00
Total part II
$282,171.00
Alternate No. 1
$620,000.00
Subtotal
Field Piping
$ 37,524.00
Total Alternate 1
$661,226.00
Alternate No. 2
$228,000.00
Total Alternate 2
$2645000.00
Total Alternate 3
$ 705000.00
Alternate No. 4
$ 90,000.00
Total Alternate 5
$ 3,300.00
Total Alternate 6
$107,228.00
Total Alternate 7
$ 42,240.00
NORTH AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION
2249 Mahogany Way
South Bend, Indiana 46614
Bid was signed by Mr. Fred Dyck
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five percent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $5,296,325.00
Subtotal Part 1
$ 61,720.00
Subtotal Part 2
$ 16,557.00
Part 3 Filter Media
$155,000.00
Total part II
$233,277.00
Alternate No. 1
$315,000.00
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Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $6,678,000.00
Subtotal Part 1 $ 96,336.40
Subtotal Part 2 $ 17,893.00
Part 3 Filter Media $176,000.00
Total part II $290,229.40
Alternate No. 1 $569,000.00
Subtotal
Field Piping $ 43,767.00
Total Alternate 1 $616,580.00
Alternate No. 2 $246,000.00
Total Alternate 2 $281,000.00
Total Alternate 3 $ 19,000.00
Alternate No. 4 $ 11,000.00
Total Alternate 5 $ 3,300.00
Total Alternate 6 $100,790.50
Total Alternate 7 $ 18,424.00
MIC - KS JOINT VENTURE
Post Office Box 3605
South Bend, Indiana 46619
Bid was signed by Mr. James Maddox
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $5,881,000.00
Subtotal Part 1 $ 57,712.00
Subtotal Part 2 $ 16,854.00
Part 3 Filter Media $187,771.00
Total part II $262,337.00
Alternate No. 1 $457,000.00
Subtotal
Field Piping $ 34,710.00
Total Alternate 1 $517,054.00
Alternate No. 2 $236,000.00
Total Alternate 2 $297,000.00
Total Alternate 3 $ 90,000.00
Alternate No. 4 $ 23,000.00
Total Alternate 5 $ 3,090.00
Total Alternate 6 $ 99,855.00
Total Alternate 7 $ 35,400.00
CALL�`ffiT CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
3215 Sugar Maple Court
South Bend, Indiana 46628
Bid was signed by Mr. Richard Gardner
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $5,850,000.00
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Subtotal
Field Piping $ 49,090.00
Total Alternate 1 $365,820.00
Alternate No. 2 $183,000.00
Total Alternate 2 $215,500.00
Total Alternate 3 $ 35,000.00
Alternate No. 4
$ 32,500.00
Total Alternate 5
$ 3,000.00
Total Alternate 6
$105,445.00
Total Alternate 7
$ 40,800.00
HERRMAN & GOETZ, INC.
225 South Lafayette
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Bid was signed by Mr. Thomas J. Herrman
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $7,060,098.00
Subtotal Part 1 $140,908.00
Subtotal Part 2 $ 18,228.00
Part 3 Filter Media $173,228.00
Total part II $332,364.00
Alternate No. 1 $621,000.00
Subtotal
Field Piping
$ 71,150.00
Total Alternate 1
$ 82,953.00
Alternate No. 2
$232,400.00
Total Alternate 2
$279,300.00
Total ,Alternate 3
$ 22,000.00
Alternate No. 4
$ 20,500.00
Total Alternate 5
$ 3,663.00
Total Alternate 6
$102,834.00
Total Alternate 7
$131,575.00
SUPERIOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2045 East Dunes Highway
Gary, Indiana 46402
Bid was signed by Mr. Theodore Cuson
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $5,706,942.00
Subtotal Part 1
$107,285.00
Subtotal Part 2
$ 17,773.00
Part 3 Filter Media
$160,000.00
Total part II
$285,058.00
Alternate No. 1
$442,000.00
Subtotal
Field Piping
$ 59,677.00
Total Alternate 1
$510,077.00
Alternate No. 2
$220,000.00
Total Alternate 2
$250,000.00
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Total Alternate 3 $ 38,000.00
Alternate No. 4 $ 10,000.00
Total Alternate 5 $ 2,784.00
Total Alternate 6 $ 87,564.00
Total Alternate 7 $ 27,260.00
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the above bids were
referred to Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates, Inc., 2335 West Trunk Highway 36, St.
Paul, Minnesota, for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS - LEIGHTON PLAZA FINISHES AND SITE CONSTRUCTION - PROJECT
NO. 98-57-7
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:
CASTEEL CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
23186 West Ireland Road
South Bend, Indiana 46614
Bid was signed by Mr. R.V. Casteel
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $986,500.00
Alternate #1 $ 13,600.00
L.L. GEANS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
1923 North Home Street
Mishawaka, Indiana 46545
Bid was signed by Mr. Rocky Geans
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $909,292.00
Alternate #1 $ 14,273.00
VERKLER, INC.
4406 Technology Drive
South Bend, Indiana 46628
Bid was signed by Mr. Fred Lusk
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Five per cent (5%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $1,018,000.00
Alternate #1. $ 13,000.00
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the above bids were
referred to Calumet Construction, 3215 Sugar Maple Court, South Bend, Indiana for review and
recommendation.
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OPENING OF BIDS - ONE (1) MORE OR LESS DISC TYPE CHIPPER
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to equipment.
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:
C&S EQUIPMENT SALES. INC.
Post Office Box 379
LaOtto, Indiana 46763
Bid was signed by Mr. Dick Caldwell
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $22,370.00
BEST EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC.
2804 North Catherwood Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46219
Bid was signed by Ms. Brenda Pero, Secretary/Treasurer
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID: $22,171.00
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the above bids were
referred to Equipment Services for review and recommendation.
AWARD QUOTATION - EXTERIOR SIDING - FIRE STATION NO 11 - PROJECT NO 98-78
Mr. Carl P. Littrell, City Engineer, advised the Board that on September 28,1998, 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 Great Lakes Windows, 1323 South Michigan, South Bend,
Indiana, in the amount of $32,675.00. 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.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - MORRIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - FIXED
SEATING - PROJECT NO. 98-25-7
Mr. Caldwell advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on August 17, 1998, to Country
Roads, Inc., 1125 East Washington Street, Greenville, Michigan, in the amount of $583,235.40 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.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - 1998 CONCRETE PAVEMENT REPAIRS -
PROJECT NO. 98-51
Mr. Caldwell advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on September 28, 1998, to Rieth Riley
Construction, 25200 State Road 23, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $81,544.00 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. 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.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS - LEIGHTON PLAZA - PROJECT NO 97-57-4
Mr. Caldwell advised that Mr. Carl Littrell, City Engineer, has submitted the following Change
Orders on behalf of Casteel Construction, 23086 Ireland Road, South Bend, Indiana, and
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recommended approval:
OCTOBER 5, 1998
Casteel Construction
C.O. # 3-06.50-1
Increase $ 768.00
$ 925,768.00
Casteel Construction
C.O. #3-06.50-2
Increase $17,158.00
$ 942,926.00
Casteel Construction
C.O. #3-03.70-1
Increase $ 3,549.00
$1,746,549.00
Casteel Construction
C.O. #3-03.70-2
Increase $20,287.80
$1,766,836.80
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the Change Orders were
approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - IRONWOOD DRIVE CONSTRUCTION - PROJECT NO. 96-25
Mr. Caldwell advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Construction Manager, has submitted Change Order No.
E7 on behalf of Rieth Riley Construction 25200 State Road 23, South Bend, Indiana indicating that
the Contract amount be increased $1,963.94 for a new Contract sum including this Change Order in
the amount of $2,205,189.11. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and
carried, the Change Order was approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - IRONWOOD DRIVE CONSTRUCTION - PROJECT NO. 96-25
Mr. Caldwell advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Construction Manager, has submitted Change Order No.
E6 on behalf of Rieth Riley Construction 25200 State Road 23, South Bend, Indiana indicating that
the Contract amount be increased $2,549.80 for a new Contract sum including this Change Order in
the amount of $2,048,456.41. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and
carried, the Change Order was approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO 1 (FINAL) AND PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT -
RIVER PARK PARTNERSHIP CENTER SERVICE AREA - PROJECT NO. 98-22
Mr. Caldwell advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager, has submitted Change Order
No. 1 (Final) on behalf of Rieth Riley Construction Company, 25200 State Road 23, South Bend,
Indiana, indicating that the contract amount be decreased by $1,392.39 for a new contract sum
including this Change Order in the amount of $49,754.99. Additionally submitted was the Project
Completion Affidavit indicating this new final cost. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded
by Mr. Powell and carried, Change Order No. 1 (Final) and the Project Completion Affidavit were
approved subject to the filing of the appropriate three-year Maintenance Bond.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL - INVESTIGATION OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK -
WWTP
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of a Proposal between the City of South Bend and
Triad Engineering, 300 North Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana, for professional services to
perform a supplemental subsurface investigation in/near the former location of a 1,500 gallon heating
oil underground storage tank at the wastewater treatment plant. Mr. Caldwell noted that the
Proposal is in the amount of $6,500.00. Therefore, upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded
by Mr. Powell and carried, the Proposal was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - BUILDING BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend and
Mr. John Obrien, 531 Carrol Street, South Bend, Indiana, for landscaping the property at 531 Carroll.
Mr. Caldwell noted that the Agreement is in the amount of $87.50. Therefore, upon a motion made
by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CONDUCT LIFE CHAIN PRAYER CHAIN
Mr. Caldwell stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Division of
Engineering, Police Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a request as submitted
by Mr. Gus Zuehlke, 134 South Greenlawn, South Bend, Indiana to conduct the above referred to
life chain, on October 4, 1998, on the designated route as submitted. Upon a motion made by Ms.
Roemer, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the recommendation was approved.
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APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - SOUTHFIELD
LIFT STATION AND SEWER - PROJECT NO 98-89
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Carl Littrell, City Engineer, requested permission to advertise
for the receipt of bids for the above referred to project. Mr. Littrell stated that this project will
provide a new lift station and force main for the Southfield Subdivision. Work will be funded by the
Sewage Works. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Powell, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and
carried, the request to advertise for the receipt of bids was approved.
REOUEST TO REJECT OUOTATIONS/RE-ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - WOODWARD AVENUE
SEWER REPAIR - PROJECT NO 97-61
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Carl Littrell, City Engineer, requested permission to reject the
quotations for the above referred to project and re -advertise for the receipt of bids, as they exceeded
the Engineer's Estimate. Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried,
the request was approved.
APPROVE TITLE SHEET - SOUTHFIELD LIFT STATION AND SEWER - PROJECT NO. 98-
89
Mr. Caldwell advised that the Title Sheet for the above referred to project was being presented at this
time for execution. 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 DEVICES
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Powell and carried, the following traffic
control devices were approved:
New Installation - Stop Sign
Villa Court/Meadow Stream
"T" Intersection
New Installation - Stop Sign
Wheatley Drive/Meadow
"T" Intersection
Stream
New Installation - Handicap
1630 Magnolia
Mrs. Kereszets has met all
Sign
requirements
APPROVE AND/OR RELEASE CONTRACTOR AND EXCAVATION BONDS
Mr. Larry D. Spradlin, Sr., Engineer, Division of Engineering, recommended that the following
Contractors and Excavation Bonds be approved and/or released as follows:
OCCUPANCY BOND
Harmon Contract W.S.A., Inc.
EXCAVATION BOND
Robert Dunnuck
Released Effective October 5, 1998
Approved Effective October 2, 1998
Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and that the Bonds be approved
and/or released as outlined above. Ms. Roemer seconded the motion which carried.
FILING OF CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the following Certificate
of Insurance was accepted for filing:
Majority Builders, Inc.
RMS Land Development Company, LLP a.k.a.
62900 U.S. 31 South
South Bend, Indiana 46614
FILING OF APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, an Application for a
Certificate of Public Convenience, as submitted by Mr. William O'Brien, Shamrock Cab Company,
was filed.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell,
seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
J es R. Cal well, President
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Lewis N. Powell, Member
C therine Roemer, Memb r
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Angela K. a ob, Clerk
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