HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/14/97 Board of Public Works MinutesREGULAR MEETING
APRIL 14. 1997
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:34 a.m, on Monday, April 14,
1997, by Board Member James R. Caldwell, with Mr. Carl P. Littrell and Ms. M. Catherine Roemer
present. Also present was Board Attorney Anne Bruneel.
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Upon a motion made by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the minutes of the regular
meeting of the Board held on April 7, 1997, were approved.
AWARD BID - ONE (1) AERIAL LIFT BOOM TRUCK
Mr. Matthew Chlebowski, Director, Division of Equipment Services, advised the Board that on
March 31, 1997, bids were received and opened for the above referred to truck. After reviewing
those bids, Mr. Chlebowski recommends that the Board award the contract to Wise International,
4849 West Western, South Bend, Indiana in the amount of $85,611.97, which is Option 1. Mr.
Chlebowski stated that funding will come from the Park Department Equipment Capital Fund.
1998 IHC 4800 4A Hi -Ranger XT -52 $104,111.97
Trade -In $ 18,500.00
Net $ 85,611.97
Therefore, Mr. Littrell made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bid be awarded
as outlined above. Ms. Roemer seconded the motion which carried.
AWARD BID - ONE (1) SINGLE AXLE DUMP TRUCK
Mr. Matthew Chlebowski, Director, Division of Equipment Services, advised the Board that on
March 31, 1997, bids were received and opened for the above referred to truck. After reviewing
those bids, Mr. Chlebowski recommends that the Board award the contract to Wise International,
4849 West Western, South Bend, Indiana in the amount of $60,036.22. Mr. Chlebowski stated that
funding will come from the Vehicle Capital Fund.
IHC 2554/13ody by Deeds Equipment $62,036.02
Trade -In $ 2,000.00
Net $60,036.02
Therefore, Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bid be awarded
as outlined above. Ms. Roemer seconded the motion which carried.
AWARD BID - ONE (1) ONE TON CARGO VAN
Mr. Matthew Chlebowski, Director, Division of Equipment Services, advised the Board that on
March 17, 1997, bids were received and opened for the above referred to van. After reviewing those
bids, Mr. Chlebowski recommends that the Board award the contract to Gates Chevrolet, 401 South
Lafayette, South Bend, Indiana in the amount of $21,397.00. Mr. Chlebowski stated that funding
will come from the User Departments Capital Fund. Therefore, Mr. Littrell made a motion that the
recommendation be accepted and the bid be awarded as outlined above. Ms. Roemer seconded the
motion which carried.
AWARD BID - ONE (1) 10' CARGO VAN
Mr. Matthew Chlebowski, Director, Division of Equipment Services, advised the Board that on April
7, 1997, bids were received and opened for the above referred to van. After reviewing those bids,
Mr. Chlebowski recommends that the Board award the contract to Gates Chevrolet, 401 South
Lafayette, South Bend, Indiana in the amount of $26,230.00, which includes all options. Mr.
Chlebowski stated that funding will come from the Central Services Capital Motor Equipment Fund.
Therefore, Mr. Littrell made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bid be awarded
as outlined above. Ms. Roemer seconded the motion which carried.
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AWARD BID - ONE (1) MINI CARGO VAN WITH REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Mr. Matthew Chlebowski, Director, Division of Equipment Services, advised the Board that on
March 17, 1997, bids were received and opened for the above referred to van. After reviewing those
bids, Mr. Chlebowski recommends that the Board award the contract to Gates Chevrolet, 401 South
Lafayette, South Bend, Indiana in the amount of $18,075.00. Mr. Chlebowski stated that funding
will come from the Engineering Capital Vehicle Fund.
1997 Mini Cargo Van/Rear Wheel Drive $16,995.000
Side and Rear Door Glass $ 130.00
Rear Heat and A/C $ 950.00
Total $ 18,075.00
Therefore, Mr. Littrell made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bid be awarded
as outlined above. Ms. Roemer seconded the motion which carried.
AWARD BID - ONE (1) TUB GRINDER
Mr. Matthew Chlebowski, Director, Division of Equipment Services, advised the Board that on
March 24, 1997, bids were received and opened for the above referred to tub grinder. After
reviewing those bids, Mr. Chlebowski recommends that the Board award the contract to Deeds
Equipment, 7720 Records Street, Lawrence, Indiana in the amount of $197,417.00. An alternate bid
was received from Best Equipment on a piece of equipment that was less money, but it did not meet
the specifications in twelve (12) areas, as submitted. Mr. Chlebowski stated that funding will come
from the Environmental Services Vehicle Capital Fund.
TORO ProGrind 4000 $274,000.00
Optional Leaf Screens $ 800.00
One (1) Set Replacement Tips $ 667.00
Trade -In $ 78,050.00
Net $197,417.00
Therefore, Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bid be awarded
as outlined above. Ms. Roemer seconded the motion which carried.
AWARD BIDS - ABANDONED VEHICLES
Mr. Gary Libbey, Department of Code Enforcement, advised the Board that on April 7, 1997, bids
were received and opened for the above referred to vehicles. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Libbey
recommends that the Board award the bids as follows:
JOHN' S AUTO
1954 Prairie Avenue
South Bend, Indiana 46613
No.
Red Tag
Make
Year
VIN
Bid Amount
6
38535
Chrysler
1983
1C3BC59G5DF127136
$350.00
8
38756
Honda
1985
JENIAD5432FC092647
$350.00
13
39000
Nissan
1987
JNIHT2111HT059990
$350.00
MICHIANA ENTERPRISES
19270 Darden Road
South Bend, Indiana 46637
No.
Red Tag
Make
Year
VIN
Bid Amount
7
38666
Ford
1987
1FABPOD7HA164765
$ 75.60
9
38878
Olds
1981
1G3AX69Y5BM244881
$103.00
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10
38899
Buick
1985
1G2JB2708F7558859
$ 65.00
11
38945
Olds
1982
1G3AN69N3CM105135
$ 95.50
12
38973
1 Nissan
1985
JN1CS26S7FW015132
$ 95.50
SUPER AUTO PARTS
3300 South Main Street
South Bend, Indiana 46614
No.
Red Tag
Make
Year
VIN
Bid Amount
2
38027
Cadillac
1981
6S69NAE699157
$ 92.79
3
38115
Chevy
1981
1G1AZ37K8BK407647
$ 87.79
4
38210
Dodge
1979
NL29CAB 131451
$ 67.79
JAMES R. MANWARREN, JR.
111 W. Dewey
Buchanan, Michigan 49107
No.
Red Tag
Make
Year
VIN
Bid Amount
5
38461
Dodge
1989
1B3XG64JTKG191007
$150.00
Therefore, Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bids be
awarded as outlined above. Ms. Roemer seconded the motion which carried.
AWARD BID - ST. JOSEPH VALLEY PARKWAY/NIMTZ PARKWAYANDIANA TOLL ROAD
INTERCHANGE PHASE II - PROJECT NO. 95-18-3
Mr. Carl P. Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering, advised the Board that on April 7, 1997, 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 Walsh Construction Company of Illinois, 929 West
Adams, Chicago, Illinois in the amount of $3,592,730.20. Therefore, Ms. Roemer made a motion
that the recommendation be accepted and the bid be awarded as outlined above. Mr. Littrell
seconded the motion which carried.
AWARD BIDS - 1997 STREET MATERIALS
Mr. Carl P. Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering, advised the Board that on April 7, 1997, bids
were received and opened for the above referred to materials. After reviewing those bids, Mr. Littrell
recommends that the Board award the bids as follows:
ROSE FUEL & MATERIALS, INC.
513 East Madison Street
South Bend, Indiana 46617
Item
Unit Price
Amount
Portland Cement, 47 Lb.
$ 3.50
$3,500.00
Portland Cement, 94 Lb.
$ 5.85
$8,775.00
Quick Setting Cement, 50 Lb.
$12.80
$2,560.00
WALSH & KELLY, INC.
24358 State Road 23
South Bend, Indiana 46614
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Item
Unit Price
Amount
HAC Surface No. 11
$20.90
$ 41,800.00
Limestone - HV
HAC Surface No. 11
$27.75
$ 27,750.00
Limestone - HV, MAC 20
HAC Surface No. 9
$21.00
$ 10,500.00
Limestone - HV
HAC Surface No. 9 Slag -
$21.45
$ 10,725.00
HV
HAC Surface No. 11 Slag,
$21.50
$322,500.00
HV
HAC Surface No. 11 Slag,
$27.65
$276,500.00
HV, MAC 20
HAC Binder No. 8 or No. 9,
$18.75
$ 37,500.00
MV
HAC Binder No. 11, MV
$20.20
$161,600.00
HAC Base No. 5D, MV
$18.75
$187,500.00
Bituminous Patch, WS
$27.75
$ 8,325.00
Bituminous Patch Material
$34.50
$ 20,700.00
Special AE300S
THE LEVY COMPANY, INC.
Post Office Box 540
Portage, Indiana 46368
Item
Unit Price
Amount
Coarse Agg No. 73 Stone or
$8.05
$40,250.00
Slag
Coarse Agg No. 53 Stone or
$8.05
$40,250.00
Slag
Mineral Agg. No. 2 Stone or
$8.05
$24,150.00
Slag
KLINK TRUCKING, INC.
24355 State Road 23
South Bend, Indiana 46614
Item
Unit Price
Amount
Fine Agg. No. 23, Sand
$4.60
$ 6,900.00
KOCH MATERIALS COMPANY
1510 Clover Road
Mishawaka, Indiana 46545
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Item
Unit Price
Amount
Bituminous Material, Tack
$125.00
$25,000.00
Bituminous Material, Dust
$ .42
$ 8,400.00
Palative
Polymer Bond, Asph.
$ .75
$37,500.00
Emulsions, AC-20
Polymer Modifies Asph.
$ .87
$17,400.00
Cement, Picked Up
Polymer ModiFed Asph.
$ .95
$38,000.00
Cement, Delivered
Mr. Littrell stated that the bid documents did not include a description of Item I, Bituminous Patch,
UPM, and he recommended that this item be rejected. In addition, there were no bidders for Items
10, 11, 13 and 14. Purchases will be limited to funds available from already appropriated operating
budgets. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, Item I was
rejected.
Mr. Littrell made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the bids be awarded as outlined
above. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - 1997 GOOD NEIGHBORS/GOOD
NEIGHBORHOODS PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAM - ZONES 6. 7 AND 8
Mr. Caldwell advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on March 31, 1997, to Kaser Spraker
Construction, 25487 West State Road 2, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $54,055.00 for the
above referred to project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval. Upon
a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the Contract was approved
subject to the filing of the appropriate Certificate of Insurance, Performance Bond and Labor and
Materials Payment Bond.
APPROVE PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT - NEAR NORTHEAST PARTNERSHIP
CENTER SERVICE AREA - PROJECT NO. 96-44
Mr. Caldwell advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager, has submitted the Project
Completion Affidavit on behalf of Walsh & Kelly Construction, 24358 State Road 2, South Bend,
Indiana, for the above referred to project, indicating a final cost of $40,149.00. Upon a motion made
by Mr. Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the Project Completion Affidavit was approved.
APPROVE PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT - SOUTHEAST PARTNERSHIP CENTER
SERVICE AREA - PROJECT NO. 95-11 A
Mr. Caldwell advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager, has submitted the Project
Completion Affidavit on behalf of Walsh & Kelly Construction, 24358 State Road 2, South Bend,
Indiana, for the above referred to project, indicating a final cost of $22,083.00. Upon a motion made
by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the Project Completion Affidavit was
approved.
APPROVE PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT - SAMPLE EWING REDEVELOPMENT
AREA SITE CLEARANCE, PHASE II, STRUCTURE REMOVAL PACKAGE 2 - PROJECT NO
96-15-2
Mr. Caldwell advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manager, has submitted the Project
Completion Affidavit on behalf of Bradberry Brothers, Inc., 20061 Dice, South Bend, Indiana, for
the above referred to project, indicating a final cost of $44,606.81. Upon a motion made by Mr.
Littrell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, the Project Completion Affidavit was approved.
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APPROVE PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT - NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD
SIDEWALK, CURB AND APPROACH REPAIRS - PROJECT NO 96-54
Mr. Caldwell advised that Mr. Toy Villa, Public Construction Manger, has submitted the Project
Completion Affidavit on behalf of Walsh & Kelly Construction, 24358 State Road 2, South Bend,
Indiana, for the above referred to project, indicating a final cost of $90,546.00. Upon a motion made
by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the Project Completion Affidavit was
approved.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO REJECT BIDS
In a letter to the Board, Mr. Matthew Chlebowski, Director, Division of Equipment Services,
requested permission to reject the bid received from Wise International for a Two (2) Ton Cab and
Chassis, as it is not needed in the Sewer Department for which it was due. Upon a motion made by
Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the request was approved.
APPROVE CONSENT TO ANNEXATION AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS TO REMONSTRATE
Mr. Caldwell stated that the Board is in receipt of a Consent to Annexation and Waiver of Right to
Remonstrate as submitted by John and Catherine Deitsch. The Consent indicates that in consideration
for permission to tap into the public water system of the City, to provide water service to 59479
Mayflower, South Bend, Indiana, (Key # 05-1035-045102), the Deitsch's waive and release any and
all right to remonstrate against or oppose any pending or future annexation of the property by the
City of South Bend. Therefore, Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the Consent be approved. Mr.
Littrell seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVAL OF INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Roemer and carried, an Indemnification and
Hold Harmless Agreement was approved, as submitted by the Zion United Church of Christ, in
conjunction with the Ethnic Festival, to be held July 4, 5 and 6, 1997.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-1997 - DISPOSAL OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roemer, seconded by Mr. Caldwell and carried, the following
Resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 22-1997
WHEREAS, I.C. 36-9-6-1 gives the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend the
right and duty to have custody of, control of, use of, and dispose of in accordance with Indiana
statutes, all real and personal property owned by the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend passed as amended on January
11, 1988, Ordinance No. 7847-88 which mandates the Board of Public Works of the City of South
Bend to determine that the sidearm of a police officer who retires in good standing is surplus property
and no longer useful to the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, SERGEANT LARRY D. HOSTETLER has retired from the South Bend
Police Department after twenty-nine (29) years of service and the Board of Public Safety of the City
of South Bend has determined that he has retired in good standing; and
WHEREAS, I.C. 36-1-11-6 permits and establishes procedure for disposal of personal
property which is no longer needed by the City and which is unfit for the purpose for which it was
intended;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of South
Bend that sidearm Serial No. AD19099, a .40 caliber Sig -Sauer sidearm, is no longer needed by the
City and is unfit for the purpose for which it was intended and has an estimated fair market value of
less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said property be disposed of and removed from the City
inventory.
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ADOPTED this 14th day of April, 1997.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/Carl P. Littrell, Member
Wames R. Caldwell, Member
s/M. Catherine Roemer, Member
ATTEST:
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-1997 - DISPOSAL OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the following Resolution
was adopted by the Board of Public Works:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-1997
WHEREAS, I.C. 36-9-6-1 gives the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend the
right and duty to have custody of, control of, use of, and dispose of in accordance with Indiana
statutes, all real and personal property owned by the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend passed as amended on January
11, 1988, Ordinance No. 7847-88 which mandates the Board of Public Works of the City of South
Bend to determine that the sidearm of a police officer who retires in good standing is surplus property
and no longer useful to the City of South Bend; and
WHEREAS, SERGEANT FRED A. PRESTON has retired from the South Bend Police
Department after twenty-five (25) years of service and the Board of Public Safety of the City of
South Bend has determined that he has retired in good standing; and
WHEREAS, I.C. 36-1-11-6 permits and establishes procedure for disposal of personal
property which is no longer needed by the City and which is unfit for the purpose for which it was
intended;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works of the City of South
Bend that sidearm Serial No. AD19104, a .40 caliber Sig -Sauer sidearm, is no longer needed by the
City and is unfit for the purpose for which it was intended and has an estimated fair market value of
less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said property be disposed of and removed from the City
inventory.
ADOPTED this 14th day of April, 1997.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
s/Carl P. Littrell, Member
s/M. Catherine Roemer, Member
s/James R. Caldwell, Member
ATTEST:
s/Angela K. Jacob, Clerk
APPROVAL OF REOUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS - JANITORIAL
SUPPLIES
In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. George Zana, Purchasing Manager, requested permission to
advertise for the receipt of bids for the above referred to janitorial supplies. Mr. Zana stated that
funding will come from each user department. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell,
seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the request to advertise for the receipt of bids was approved.
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APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CLOSE STREET - MINIATURE HEALTH FAIR
OPEN HOUSE
Mr. Caldwell stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Division of
Engineering, Park Department, Police Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a
request as submitted by Ms. Terrina Chism, 1129 East Bissell Street, South Bend, Indiana to close
Bissell from Arthur to Eddy in conjunction with the above referred to open house, on Sunday, April
20, 1997, from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms.
Roemer and- carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - TO CLOSE STREETS IN CONJUNCTION WITH
ETHNIC FESTIVAL ALLIED SIGNAL CLASSIC CAR PARADE
Mr. Caldwell stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Division of
Engineering, Park Department, Police Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to a
request as submitted by Ms. Betsy Harriman, Park Department to conduct the above referred to
parade, on Friday, July 4, 1997, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., and July 5, 1997, from 9:00 a.m. until
11:00 a.m. on the designated route as submitted. Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded
by Mr. Littrell and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the following five (5)
traffic control device were approved:
New Installation - Handicap
1048 North O'Brien
Mr. Brown has met all the
Sign
requirements
New Installation - Handicap
926 E. Cedar
Ms. Tobolski has met all the
Sign
requirements
New Installation - Handicap
614 South Meade
Ms. Taylor has met all the
Sign
requirements
New Installation - Handicap
1334 King
Ms. Banicki has met all the
Sign
requirements
New Installation - Handicap
824 South Brookfield
Mr. Miscewicz has met all the
Sign
requirements
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the request to revise
Handicap Zones to add Tow Zone was tabled.
FILING OF CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the following Certificate
of Insurance was accepted for filing:
Direct Line Communications, Inc.
P.O. Box 962
Mishawaka, Indiana 46546
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 BOND
C&D Excavating, Inc. Released Effective April 14, 1997
Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and that the Bond be released as
outlined above. Mr. Littrell seconded the motion which carried.
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APPROVE CLAIMS
Ms. M. Catherine Roemer, City Controller, submitted claims in the amount of $1,072,431.15, dated
April 7, 1997, and $1,858,341.26, dated April 14, 1997 and recommended approval. Ms. Roemer
made a motion that the claims be approved and the reports as submitted be filed. Mr. Littrell
seconded the motion which carried.
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 9:51 a.m.
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