HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-08-13 Board of Public Works Minutes Board of Public Works Meeting of August 13, 1981 1
A meeting of the Board of Public Works convened in Room 16,
Municipal Building at 7: 30 P.M. Present were Chairman Cowell, Board
Members Fallon and Barker and Superintendent E. Roger Louanis and
Assistant Superintendents Bergeron and McIntire.
Mr. De Hart joined the meeting at 7: 35 P.M.
Town Counsel's review of the Contract between Camp, Dresser &
McKee and the Town of Reading was discussed. Chairman Cowell would like
to schedule a meeting with Ted Cohen after we have reviewed these
modifications.
Mrs. Wood joined the meeting at 7:40 P.M.
Assistant Superintendent McIntire spoke with Paul Sanisgalli of
Camp, Dresser & McKee who is responsible for checking the references of
bidders. Regarding the Norfolk Company (Plumbing) CDM is very satisfied
with them, they have done several projects for CDM in the past. Norfolk
has been dealing with the First National Bank since 1971, and they are
very sound financially. Other Contractors have given them good
references.
Regarding the Electrical Systems Co. (Electrical) general and
electrical contractors have given them good references. They have been
doing business with Baybank Norfolk Trust since 1971 and are in a sound
financial condition. CDM has not done any prior work with them. The
Board will be receiving reports on these two companies in writing. Mr.
Fallon moved that the Town of Reading award the Contract for the Water
Treatment Plant Improvements to the firm of R.H. White Construction
Company, Inc. in the amount of $1,969,000 being the base bid plus
[ Alternative ki. Mrs. Wood seconded the motion, and Chairman Cowell polled
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the Board as follows:
Mrs. Wood - Aye
Mr. Barker - Aye
Mr. DeHart - Aye
Mr. Fallon - May
Mr. Cowell - Aye
It was voted 4: 1.
Chairman Cowell instructed the Superintendent to draft a letter
to R.H. White Construction Co. , Inc. advising them of the vote of the
Board, said vote being on the condition of receiving formal approval of
the Emergency Finance Board.
The meeting adjourned at 8: 15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary