HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/23/2015 Agenda ReviewAGENDA REVIEW SESSION APRIL 23 2015 123
The Agenda Review Session of the Board of Public Works was convened at 10:33 a.m. on April
23, 2015, by Board President Gary A. Gilot, with Board Members David Relos, Kathryn Roos,
Elizabeth Maradik, and Brian Pawlowski present. Also present was Attorney Michael Schmidt.
Board of Public Works Clerk, Linda Martin, presented the Board with a proposed agenda of
items presented by the public and by City Staff.
OPENING OF QUOTATIONS — WALNUT GROVE TRAFFIC CALMING — PROJECT NO
115-008 (LRSA)
Mr. Gilot advised that this was the date set for the receiving and opening of sealed Quotations for
the above referenced project. The following Quotations were opened and read:
MICHIANA CONTRACTING. INC.
7843 Lilac Road
PO Box 929
Plymouth, IN 46563
Quotation was submitted by Donald W. Wendel, President
QUOTATION:
BASE QUOTE: $22,400.00 ALTERNATE: $8,700,00
PEMBERTON DAVIS ELECTRIC, INC.
PO Box 1034
Mishawaka, IN 46546
Quotation was submitted by John A. Ferro, President
QUOTATION:
BASE QUOTE: $24,559.60 ALTERNATE: $8,052.00
Upon a motion by Ms. Roos, seconded by Mr. Relos and carried, the quotations were referred to
Engineering for review and recommendation.
Board members discussed the following item(s) from the agenda.
— Amendment to Master Agreement — CBChinovis, Inc.
Ms. Pam Meyer, Community Investment, stated this amendment is to add a credit reporting
service to the scope of the Master Agreement for housing.
— Amendment to Professional Services Agreement — East Bank Phase V Additional
Survey and Design around The View
Mr. Jitin Kain, Community Investment, stated this agreement is to fix the parking issue on the
site of The View. He noted they will lose twenty-four (24) of their current parking spaces, but
will gain them back elsewhere. He stated they are using the same consultant that worked on this
project design previously, CHA Consulting, because they are already familiar with the project.
Attorney Schmidt stated he has not seen the contract; it needs to be reviewed prior to Tuesday.
Mr. Kain stated it will include an agreement with the property owner. Mr. Gilot asked if the
consultant will do the property buying service. Mr. Kain stated it is part of the agreement. Mr.
Horvath noted he did not see that in the amendment, but it may be covered in the original
agreement.
— Amendment to Master Lease Agreement — Hewlett Packard
Ms. Sue Gerlach, Information Technologies, stated this is a new annual computer lease
schedule. She stated it is basically the same as before, just a change in the numbers and dollars.
- Professional Services Agreement — Civitas IT
Ms. Gerlach stated this agreement is for imaging and deployment of new and old computers, also
an annual process. She added it would be for approximately one -hundred, thirty-seven (137) new
computers.
— Award Bid — Tandem Axle Multi -Use Dump Truck
Mr. Jeff Hudak, Central Services, stated these trucks are with front plows. He stated they looked
into CNG but the Capital funding is lacking due to a higher bid price than anticipated. He stated
he was told the trucks needs a bigger chassis for CNG, so it increases the cost substantially. Ile
stated he would like to award without the CNG and reassess the specifications for next year. He
explained he was told there are no hybrid trucks with underbelly plows available and will not be
in the future.
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— Award Bid —'% Ton Two -Wheel Drive Pick -Up Truck
Mr. Hudak stated, again he would like to purchase this truck for Water Works without CNG and
have it installed afterwards. Ms. Roos questioned if the City can do the installation. Mr. Hudak
stated it's possible. Mr. Eric Horvath, Public Works, stated they bid out CNG Installation: how
does it compare with the add -in. Mr. Hudak stated the aftermarket has more options with size
and locations, but is more expensive. He informed the Board that the Ford dealers couldn't bid
on this truck because it was past their cut-off date to be able to order.
— Award Bid — Police Vehicles
Mr. Hudak stated he would like to award the Police Vehicle bid to the low bidder. Jordan Ford. _
He stated after the purchase, they will get CNG installed. Mr. Gilot suggested they get all the
lights and accessories going to be ready to be installed at the same time. Ms. Roos noted that
would have to be bid out, he shouldcheck on when it is coming to the Board.
— Request to Advertise — 3 % Ton Utility Tmek with Crane
Mr. Bob Krol, Water Works, stated this is a replacement for the older truck of two. He added
they bid the newer unit back around 2009.
- Award Bids —Valves and Fire Hydrants and Ductile Pipe
Mr. Bob Krol, Water Works, stated these awards are to the lowest bidder, Underground Pipe and
Valve. He noted there is a competitor company new to the area that also bid for the first time.
Mr. Krol informed the Board that prices are lower this year due to a decrease in the cost of
metals.
- Award Bid — Bartlett Street, Phase 1 and Memorial North Parking Lot
Mr. Roger Nawrot, Engineering, stated the latest bid information regarding MBE/WBE
requirements and vendors was included in the specifications for this bid. Ms. Roos asked if it
was explained to the bidders that if they don't meet the requirements of the question sheet, their
bid will be thrown out. Mr. Nawrot slated everything was explained and all forms are current.
— Amendment to Professional Services Agreement — Abonmarche Consultants
Mr. Roger Nawrot, Engineering, stated this amendment is to add extra sewer work around
Ignition Park, extra street lane survey and design work, and bid documents for the monument
signs.
— Amendment to Professional Services Agreement — Abonmarche Consultants
Mr. Nawrot stated the Ignition Park Buildings I & 2 bid is a divisible bid, and this amendment
covers the parking lot and landscaping. Attorney Michael Schmidt informed Mr. Nawrot he had
not seen any of these three contracts with Abonmarche andthey would need to be reviewed.
- Request to Advertise -Street and Sewer Materials
Mr. Gilot questioned if they had decreased the amount of polymer in the specifications. He noted
there was a tendency to use it where it wasn't warranted in the past. Mr. Eric Horvath, Public
Works, requested staff look at the bid specifications and see the effect of polymer on the cost.
- Open Market Purchase — Equipment Purchase for Notre Dame Turbo at Ignition Park
Mr. Mike Carey, Engineering, stated the review team will be grading the open market proposals
received, on Monday, and willhave it ready for the Board to approve on Tuesday. Attorney
Michael Schmidt stated there is no Board action required on an open market purchase, this is just
a formality due to the importance of the project. Mr. Horvath questioned since there is no Board
action, is it necessary to come back to the Board. Mr. Gilot stated the dollar amount of the
project and the nature of it warrants coming through the Board. Mr. Schmidt noted the additional
steps of bringing the proposal most likely to be awarded to the Board for approval and the rest of
the normal process, are not necessary.
- Professional Services Agreement— McCormick Engineering
Mr. Horvath stated this agreement is to study the downtown storm sewers and potential for sewer
separation. He noted it was determined that it would be best to proceed with the study now while
they are working on the Smart Streets project, rather than tearing up the streets again later.
- Collaboration Agreement — Downtown South Bend and Chamber of Commerce
Ms. Roos stated this agreement for the SB150 Events designates Downtown South Bend to —
execute all contracts associated with the events and the Chamber of Commerce to accept all
donations on behalf of SB 150 and manage all bookkeeping responsibilities under their registered
not -for -profit status. She added the agreement just clarifies duties, there is no money involved.
The Clerk was instructed to post the agenda and notify the media and other persons who have
requested notice of the meeting agenda. No other business came before the Board. The meeting
adjourned at 11:29 a.m.
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Ea M. Martin, Clerk
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
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Gary
A. Gilot, President
David P. Relos, Member
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E. Roos, Member
Elizabeth A. Maradik, Member
J. Pawlowski, Member
REGULAR MEETING APRIL 28, 2015
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:40 a.m. on April 28,
2015, by Board President Gary A. Gilot, with Board Members David Relos, Kathryn E. Roos,
and Elizabeth Maradik present. Board member Brian Pawlowski joined the meeting in progress
at 10:11 a.m. Also present was Board Attorney Michael Schmidt.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Mr. Gilot announced the addition to the agenda of a Request to Advertise for the Hill Street
Improvements project, an Amended and Restated Agreement with Smith and Wesson, and a
Quote award for the Walnut Grove Traffic Calming project.
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Upon a motion made by Ms. Roos, seconded by Mr. Relos and carried, the Minutes of the
Agenda Review Session, Regular Meeting and Claims Meeting of the Board held on April 9,
2015, April 14, 2015, and April 21, 2015, were approved.
OPENING OF BIDS — GRIT AND SCREENINGS IMPROVEMENTS — PROJECT NO. 114-
075 (2012 SEWER. BOND)
This was the date set for receiving and opening of sealed bids for the above referenced pmjcet.
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:
L. D. DOCSA ASSOCIATES. INC.
1605 King Highway
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Bid was signed by: Jason Doesa
Contractor's Non -Collusion Affidavit, Non -Debarment Affidavit, Certification Regarding
Investment with Iran, Employment Eligibility Verification, Non -Discrimination
Commitment for Contractors and Certification of Use of United States Steel Products or
_ Foundry Products was not submitted.
Five percent (5°/u) Bid Bond was submitted.
BID:
Item No.
Description
Quantity
Um
Total
1
Grit and Screenings Improvements
LS
N/A
$2,345,000
2
Grit Collector Steel Replacement
2 Tons
N/A
$30,00
3
Screenings Conveyor and
Compactor- Provided by Jim Myers
LS
N/A
$125,00
BidTotaj
$2,500,00