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REGULAR MEETING MAY 15. 1995
The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:35 a.m. on Monday, May 15,
1995, by Board President John E. Leszczynski, with Mr. Leszczynski and Mrs. Jenny Pitts Manier
present. Board member James R. Caldwell was not present. Also present was Board Attorney Anne
Bruneel.
RECOMMENDATION - LICENSE APPLICATION FOR TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE -
VALCAR RENTAL CAR SALES
Mr. Leszczynski advised that this was the date set for the recommendation of the issuance of a
Transient Merchant License for Val Car Rental Car Sales, as submitted by Gary L. Levine, 3184
Smokey Ridge Lane, Carmel, Indiana, to conduct a used car sale on Wednesday through Friday, June
14 through June 16, 1995, from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., and Saturday, June 17, 1995, from 9:00
a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and
carried, the recommendation was tabled until the May 22, 1995 Board of Public Works meeting.
OPENING OF BIDS - RADIO AND RELATED EQUIPMENT - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to items. 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:
J & K COMMUNICATIONS. INC.
222 South Tower View Drive
Columbia City, Indiana 46725
Bid was signed by Mr. Ted Hurley
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
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Mobile/Control Station Radios:
36 - TK-705DK Mobile Radios with Accessories
4 - K-705DK Control Stations with Power Supplies
TOTAL
Alternate Bid for Mobile/Control Station Radios:
36 - VX-FTL-2011C/12 Mobile Radios with Accessories
4 - VX-FTL-2011C/12 Control Stations with Power Supplies
$14,901.00
$ 1,857.00
$16,758.00
$16,432.00
$ 1024.00
TOTAL $18,456.00
Handheld Radios:
7 - TK-250K Handheld Radios with Accessories TOTAL $ 3,711.75
Antenna Systems:
A. Scottsdale Water Tank $ 3,024.53
B. Four Control Stations $ 2,218.36
TOTAL $ 5,242.89
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EMERGENCY RADIO SERVICE. INC.
Post Office Box 110
Ligonier, Indiana 46767
Bid was signed by Mr. Brian Hull
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Security was submitted
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VHF Repeater
One (1) C63RLB7106 T, MSF "Limited" VHF Repeater base station
with C 182 in -cabinet duplexer, C28 battery recharger, 60 AH
battery, rack, manual and shipping $ 8,200.00
Mobiles and Control Stations:
Thirty-six (36) GM300: As specified, 8-channel, 25-watt
(12.5 KHz) mobile with HAD4008, HKN 9327AR, and
G24 full 3-year warranty. $435.00 @ $15,660.00
Ten (10) HSN8145, 7.5 watt speaker $ 32.00 @ $ 320.00
Four (4) SL11R, ASTRON power supply with
integrated GM300 as specified with palm mic for
control station operation. $500.00 @ $ 2,000.00
Options:
a) Desk mic in lieu of palm mic, add $ 63.00 @
b) Delete palm mic only, deduct $ 18.00 @
Portables:
Seven (7) P110: As specified 6F, 5-watt VHF portable
with compact charger, full 3-year depot warranty and
belt -clip carrying holder $470.00 @ $ 3,290.00
Seven (7) HNN8148, Spare Battery $ 60.00 @ $ 420.00
TOWER ERECTORS. CO.
13436 Erectors
Plymouth, Indiana
Bid was signed by Mr. Donald Feece, Sr.
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Security was submitted
BID:
Antenna systems for Environmental Services:
Furnish and install antennas and coax as specified in bid package.
Furnish root and wall mounts for antennas at Riverside Drive and
Cleveland Road locations. $8,200.00
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SHEARER COMMUNICATIONS; INC.
52245 Filbert Road
Granger, Indiana 46530
Bid was signed by Mr. Thomas Shearer, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Security was submitted
BID:
One (1) VHF Repeater C64RLB7106T
One (1) In -Cabinet High Band Duplexer C182
One (1) Battery Back-up w/Batteries
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$ 5,400.00
$ 1,110.00
$ 588.00
TOTAL
$ 7,098.00
Thirty-six (36) GM-300 25 Watt VHF
$395.00
$14,220.00
Mobile Radio/Eight Channel
Thirty-six (36) 1 + 2 extended
$
21.00
$ 756.00
warranty
Thirty six (36) VHF roof Mount
$
11.00
$ 396.00
Antenna HAD4008-R
Thirty-six (36) Ignition Switch
$
6.00
$ 216.00
Cable HKN-9327
Ten (10) 7.5 Watt External
$
27.50
$ 275.00
Speaker HSN-8145
Four (4) GM-300 25Watt, VHF
$460.00
$ 1,840.00
Control Station M33GMC0022-A
Four (4) 1+ 2 Year Extended
$
21.00
84.00
Warranty G24
TOTAL
$17,787.00
*Four (4) optional Desk Microphone for
Control Stations
$
76.00
$ 304.00
Seven (7) P-110 VHF Portable Radio
$399.00
$ 2,793.00
5-Watt P43QLCOOB2-A
Seven (7) 1 +2 Year Extended
$
18.00
126.00
Warranty H885
TOTAL
$ 2,919.00
Antenna Systems:
NO BID
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the above bids were
referred to the Communications Division for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS - RADIO AND RELATED EQUIPMENT - FIRE DEPARTMENT
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to items. 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:
I & K COMMUNICATIONS. INC.
222 South Tower View Drive
Columbia City, Indiana 46725
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Bid was signed by Mr. Ted Hurley
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
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Tower - Fire Station Number 11
Foundation Excavation
Antenna System:
Repeater Site
Fire Station No. 3
Fire Station No. 10
Fire Station No. 6
Fire Station No. 11
VALCOM, INC.
4515 South High School Road
Indianapolis, Indiana 46241
$ 4,594.00
$ 1,859.00
TOTAL $ 6,453.00
$ 3,395.13
$ 3,138.78
$ 2,704.63
$ 3,229.25
1881.83
TOTAL $15,349.62
Bid was signed by Mr. R. Scott DeCoursey
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
BID:
One (1) Tower - Provide/Installation $ 6,360.00
One (1) Antenna Coax - Provide/Installation $17,597.00
EMERGENCY RADIO SERVICE INC.
Post Office Box 110
Ligonier, Indiana 46767
Bid was signed by Mr. Brian Hull
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Security was submitted
BID:
Two (2) C63RLB7106 T Repeaters $6,900.00 @
TOWER ERECTORS INC.
13436 5th Road
Plymouth, Indiana 46563
Bid was signed by Mr. Donald Feece, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Security was submitted
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$13,800.00
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BID:
One (1) Towers - Furnish/Install $ 5,280.00
One (1) Antenna - Furnish/Install $ 7,820.00
SHEARER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
52245 Filbert Road
Granger, Indiana 46530
Bid was signed by Mr. Thomas Shearer, President
Non -Collusion Affidavit was in order
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Ten per cent (10%) Bid Bond was submitted
Two (2) VHF Repeaters $5,400.00 $10,800.00
C64RLB7106T
Two (2) In -Cabinet High Band Duplexer $1,110.00 $ 2,220.00
C 182 TOTAL $13,020.00
Voting System $30,638.00
Towers
NO BID
Antenna System NO BID
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the above bids
were referred to the Communications Division for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS - DEBT COLLECTION SERVICES FOR PAST DUE AMBULANCE
ACCOUNTS FOR SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR 1995
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to service. 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:
CREDIT BUREAU OF SOUTH BEND
312 West Colfax
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Proposal was signed by Mr. Steve Vandermhen
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
PROPOSAL: Collection of Accounts: 28%
C.B.M. ACCOUNTS SERVICE. INC.
1320 Mishawaka Avenue
South Bend, Indiana 46615
Proposal was signed by Mr. Robert Martin, Jr.
Non Discrimination Commitment form was completed
Collection of regular accounts 30%
Accounts requiring legal services 45%
Forward accounts 45%
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DBS EXECUTIVE SECURITY
Post Office Box 11434
South Bend, Indiana 46634
Proposal was signed by Mr. Geoff Rogers
Non Discrimination Commitment form was completed
PROPOSAL: Collection of Accounts: 25%
MAS INCORPORATED
3015 Mishawaka Avenue
South Bend, Indiana 46615
Proposal was signed by Mr. Frank R. Kracher, Manager
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
PROPOSAL: Collection of Accounts: 22% - Phase I
50% - Phase II
FEDERATED COLLECTION AGENCY
2015 West Western Avenue
South Bend, Indiana 46629
Proposal was signed by Mr. Robert Forgash
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
PROPOSAL: Collection of Accounts:
TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS, INC.
211 West Washington
South Bend, Indiana 46601
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30%
50% - If legal action is needed
Proposal was signed by Mr. Dennis Mitchell
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
PROPOSAL:
1,000-1,999 Transmittals
2,000 - 4,999 Transmittals
5,000 - 9,999 Transmittals
10,000 - 14,999 Transmittals
15,000 - 24,999 Transmittals
25,000 - 49,000 Transmittals
50,000 +
MALCOM S. GERALD AND ASSOCIATES
332 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60604
$7.25 Account
$6.75 Account
$6.25 Account
$5.75 Account
$5.25 Account
$4.75 Account
$4.55 Account
Proposal was signed by Mr. Tom Vaughan
Non -Discrimination Commitment form was completed
PROPOSAL:
All files placed for collection 35%
Files forwarded out of state 50%
Files requiring litigation 50%
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Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the above bids were
referred to the Fire Department for review and recommendation.
OPENING OF BIDS - CITY -OWNED PROPERTY - 206 AND 210 EAST BROADWAY
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referred to properties.
The Clerk tendered proofs of publication of Notice in the South Bend Tribune and the Tri-County
News which were found to be sufficient. As there were no bids for this property submitted to the
Board, Mrs. Manier made a motion to offer the sale of property of the above referred to properties
to adjacent property owners. Mr. Leszczynski seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - AMERITECH
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend
and Ameritech, 134 N.W. Sixth Street, Evansville, Indiana, for pay phone service for the City of
South Bend. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the Agreement is in the amount of $17,520.00, and the
Agreement begins on April 1, 1995 and expires on May 31, 1998. Therefore, upon a motion made
by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the Agreement was approved and
executed.
APPROVAL OF AGENCY AGREEMENT - BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agency Agreement between the City of
South Bend and the Board of Park Commissioners, for construction and/or renovation of irrigation
systems at Studebaker, Elbel and Erskine Golf Course. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mrs.
Manier, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE - INDIANA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Board is in receipt of an Agreement between the City of South Bend
and the Indiana Department of Transportation, for maintenance of signals at one hundred twenty-
seven (127) state highway intersections in South Bend, Mishawaka, and the remainder of St. Joseph
County. Mr. Leszczynski noted that this contract replaces a four year Agreement that has just
expired. Further, this Agreement is a one-year Agreement, renewable three times, for one year, and
the terms of the Agreement will provide annual revenue of about $125,000 to the City in return for
the services rendered at flat rates for routine, scheduled maintenance and at hourly rates for response
to unexpected or unscheduled incidents. Additionally, this is a $20,000 increase in estimated
revenue over the previous Agreement. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski,
seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the Agreement was approved and executed.
APPROVE CONTRACT FOR CENTURY CENTER SOUND SYSTEM - PROJECT NO 94-83
Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Board is in receipt of a Contract for construction between the City
of South Bend and Communication Company of South Bend, Inc., 60200 South Main Street, South
Bend, Indiana, for the sound system. It is noted that this Contract is in the amount of $39,975.00.
Therefore, upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the
Contract was approved and executed.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - 1995 PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAM - NILES
CONCRETE SAWING - PROJECT NO. 95-20
Mr. Leszczynski advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on March 27, 1995, to Niles
Concrete Sawing, 2580 East Detroit, Niles, Michigan, in the amount of $90,185.00 per Zone for
Zones 1, 2, 3, 9 and 10 for the above referred to project, Contracts in said amount were being
submitted for Board approval. Upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski
and carried, the Contracts were approved and the appropriate Certificate of Insurance, Performance
Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond as submitted were filed.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT -1995 PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAM - L L GEANS
- PROJECT NO. 95-20
Mr. Leszczynski advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on March 27, 1995, to L.L. Geans,
1923 Home Street, Mishawaka, Indiana, in the amount of $96,495.75 per Zone for Zones I IA and
I ID for the above referred to project, Contracts in said amount were being submitted for Board
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approval. Upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the
Contracts were approved and the appropriate Certificate of Insurance, Performance Bond and Labor
and Materials Payment Bond as submitted were filed.
APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - NEAR NORTHWEST PARTNERSHIP CENTER
SERVICE AREA - RIETH-RILEY CONSTRUCTION - PROJECT NO. 95-10
Mr. Leszczynski advised that in accordance with the bid awarded on April 24, 1995, to Rieth Riley
Construction, Post office Box 1775, South Bend, Indiana, in the amount of $153,135.20 for the
above referred to project, a Contract in said amount was being submitted for Board approval. Upon
a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski 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 - COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME - THE TROYER
GROUP - PROJECT NO. 93-09
Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Sam Jones, The Troyer Group, 415 Lincolnway East, Mishawaka,
Indiana, has submitted Change Orders No. 1 through 11, and recommends they be approved as
follows:
Change Order
Amount
1
Increase $41,050.00
2
Increase $
1,985.00
3
Increase $
9,326.00
4
Increase $
6,311.00
5
Increase $
382.00
6
Increase $
3,243.00
7
Increase $
4,813.00
8
Increase $
4,582.00
9
Increase $
5,184.00
10
Increase $
1,051.00
11
Increase $
68.00
New Contract Sum
$591,050.00
$593,035.00
$602,361.00
$608,672.00
$609,054.00
$612,297.00
$617,110.00
$621,692.00
$626,876.00
$627,927.00
$627,995.00
Upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the Change Orders
were approved.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER - COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME - SHAMBAUGH &
SON, INC. - PROJECT NO. 93-09
Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Rick Dieringer, Verkler, Inc., 4406 Technology Drive, South
Bend, Indiana, has submitted Change Order No. 00002, on behalf of Shambaugh & Sons, Inc., Post
Office Box 1287, Fort Wayne, Indiana, indicating that the Contract amount be decreased $1,000.00
for a new Contract sum including this Change Order in the amount of $79,400.00. Upon a motion
made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the Change Order was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - LICENSE APPLICATION FOR SECONDHAND
STORE
Mr. Leszczynski stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Division of
Engineering, Code Enforcement, Police Department and the Fire Department, in reference to a
request as submitted by Mr. Ray Tanner, 1631 Linden Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, for the issuance
of a License for a Secondhand Store, at 1631 Linden Avenue. Therefore, upon a motion made by
Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the recommendation was approved.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION - MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Mr. Leszczynski stated that favorable recommendations have been received by the Division of
Engineering, Code Enforcement, Police Department and the City Attorney's office, in reference to
a request as submitted by Ms. Adeline Jaskowiak, West Side Memorial Committee, South Bend,
Indiana to conduct the above referred to Parade, on Monday, May 29, 1995, beginning at 7:45 a.m.
at Olive and Ford Streets, on the designated route as submitted. Therefore, upon a motion made by
Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the recommendation was approved.
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REQUESTS REFERRED:
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the following
requests were referred to the appropriate Bureaus and Departments for review and recommendation:
- TO CONDUCT A PROCESSION - FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI
In a letter to the Board, Reverend Leonard F. Chrobot, Pastor, Saint Adalbert Parish, 2520 West
Huron Street, South Bend, Indiana, submitted a request to conduct a procession on Saturday, June
17, 1995, between 5:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m., on the designated route as submitted.
- TO CLOSE STREET - ANNUAL FIELD DAY FOR ST. MATTHEW'S SCHOOL
In a letter to the Board, Ms. Susan Clark, St. Matthew Cathedral School, 1015 East Dayton, South
Bend, Indiana, requested permission to close the 1000 block of Dayton Street, on Tuesday, June 6,
1995, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., to conduct their annual field day for their students.
RESCIND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - TRACK LIGHTING - COLIP ELECTRIC
Upon a motion made by Mrs. Manier, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the Construction
Contract for Colip Electric, 714 East LaSalle Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, was rescinded. It was
noted that this Contract was awarded for track lighting, and a Contract was not necessary. The bid
form was signed, in lieu of a Contract.
APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE
Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the following
traffic control device was approved:
NEW INSTALLATION: Handicap Sign
LOCATION: 127 North Elm
REMARKS: Mr. Hopson has met all requirements
APPROVE CONTRACTOR BONDS
Mr. Larry D. Spradlin, Sr., Engineer, Division of Engineering, recommended that the following
Contractor Bonds be approved as follows:
Dennis Amos d/b/a A & J Poured Walls Approved Effective May 15, 1995
David Chokey Approved Effective May 15, 1995
Mrs. Manier made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and that the Bond be approved
as outlined above. Mr. Leszczynski seconded the motion which carried.
APPROVE CLAIMS
Mr. Kevin Horton, City Controller, submitted claims in the amount of $862,640.38 and
recommended approval. Ms. Ann Kolata, Department of Community and Economic Development
submitted claims for the College Football Hall of Fame and recommended approved. Mr.
Leszczynski made a motion that the claims be approved and the reports as submitted be filed. Mrs.
Manier seconded the motion which carried.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski,
seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:02 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
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aohn E. Leszczynski, r dent
ames R. Ca 11, Member
enny Pitts Mapler, Member
ATTEST: r^
Angela KL4acob, Cl
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