05/02/94 Board of Public Works Minutes

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243 REGULAR MEETING MAY 2, 1994 3. Block off the first alley located east of Cushing from Bryan Street north to Keller Park. 4. Block off the alley, which runs east/west along Keller Park, from Cushing west to the first alley. 5. Post no parking signs along both sides of Beale Street, from Riverside Drive to Cushing Street. APPROVE REQUESTS: OF ST. JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER TO CONDUCT ANNUAL SPORTSMED WEEKEND, 10K, 5K, 1 MILE FUN RUN AND 4K WALK OF MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, THE SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE AND WSBT- STATIONS TO CONDUCT ANNUAL SUNBURST MARATHON 5K 10K AND TRIATHLON RACES - JUNE 4, 1994 OF WEST SIDE MEMORIAL COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE - MAY 30, 1994 Mr. Leszczynski noted that the above referred to requests, which were submitted to the Board on April 11, 1994 and April 18, 1994, have been reviewed by the appropriate City departments and bureaus and approval is recommended. Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that these requests be approved. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion which carried. AWARD BIDS - PUBLIC WORKS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM Mr. Carl P. Littrell, Director, Division of Engineering, advised that on April 25, 1994, the Board opened "divisible" bids for various improvements for the Public Works Partnership Program. Mr. Littrell noted that he has reviewed the bids and found that the amounts are correct as read at the Board meeting and responsive to the specifications. Therefore, Mr. Littrell stated that he would recommend the low bidder in each of Zones 2 through 10 be awarded contracts for the .work. The low bidder in Zones 2, 3, 4, and 5 is McIntyre and Jones, Inc., for a total price of $113,535.00 in each of these zones. The low bidder in Zones 6, 7, and 8 is Kaser-Spraker Construction at a total price of $116,508.00 in each of these zones. The low bidder in Zones 9 and 10 is Rieth-Riley Construction at a total price of $125,170.00 in each of these zones. Mr. Littrell further noted that only one contractor Walsh & Kelly, Inc., bid work in Zones 1 and 11. Review of the unit prices offered in that bid found that the prices are much higher than expected and much higher than have been approved by the Board in the past for similar work. Mr. Littrell recommended that the bid for work in Zones 1 and 11 be rejected and that the Board readvertise for the receipt of bids for these zones. Mr. Littrell further informed the Board that in regard to this program, two (2) meetings have been set up for May 10, 1994. One meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. at Edison School and a meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. at Washington High School. At this time the public will be able to inquire about the program and ask questions. In response to Mr. Caldwell's inquiry whether or not the neighborhood groups have received notice of this meeting, Mr. Littrell stated that they have not yet received notification of these meetings but will be receiving them in the near future.