HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-04-30 Board of Public Works Minutes April 30, 1979
' Meeting of the Board of Public Works convened in Room 16,
Municipal Building at 7:30 P. M.
Present were Chairman Price, Secretary Cowell , Board Members
Testa and DeHart and Wood, Superintendent Louanis, Assistant Super-
intendent Bergeron and William Redford of the Engineering Division.
Jose Canto represented the Finance Committee.
No action was taken on the minutes of the previous meeting.
Superintendent Louanis reported that legal counsel for Mr.
William Winkler had requested the meeting scheduled at 7:45 P.M.
be postponed for two weeks. The Board agreed to place this item
on the Agenda for the meetingofMay 14th et 7:00 P. M.
Mr. Price read letter from Jo-Ann Caratelli , Chairman of the
Reading Camp Fire Girls requesting the use of the facilities at
Memorial Park on Sunday, June 3, 1979 from 12:00 Noon until 5:00
P.M. when they wish to hold a family picnic. Following a discussion
it was moved, seconded and voted to grant permission subject to the
' standard restrictions: no alcoholic beverages allowed on the pre-
mises, the area properly policed, the area clean and litter-free
at the conclusion of the event and liability insurance procured.
Read letter from William Webb, Clerk of the Church of the
Good Shepherd requesting the use of Memorial Park between the
hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. on June 17th (rain date June
24th) in order that the parishioners of the church may hold a
picnic. It was moved, seconded and voted to grant permission for
the use of the park on the 17th of June (rain date June 24th) sub-
ject to the standard restrictions.
Chairman Price read letter from former Chairman Dustin thank-
ing the Board for a pleasant evening on April 20th: appended hereto.
The Engineering Division submitted the following table
summarizing work being accomplished under the Roadway Reconstruc-
tion Program:
Rds. being Re- Drain Construc- Overlay Con- Reconstruction
constructed tion 79-5 tract 79-4 Contract 79-3
' Grove Street $ 24,840.50 $ 18,360.00 $ 25,484.00
Hopkins Street 9,894.00 14,388.00
Chute Street 3,570.00 5,655.00
Totals $ 24,840.50 $ 31 ,824.00 $ 45,527.00
Bell and Flynn, Inc. was the only bidder on Contract 79-3
(Asphalt Pavement Reclamation) . The Engineering Division re-
ported they have satisfactorily completed a number of roadway '
reclamation contracts in Eastern Massachusetts and one for the
Town of Reading. It was moved, seconded and voted to award
Contract 79-3 to Bell and Flynn, Inc. in the amount of $45,527.
subject to the provision that they procure a proper performance
bond.
Bids were received on April 19, 1979 on Applying Bitumin-
ous Concrete - Contract 79-4 as follows:
Essex Bituminous Concrete Corp. . . . . . . . . . . $ 125,280.00
Heffron Asphalt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 ,800.00
Sarao Brothers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118, 320.00
Trimount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118,610.00
James Walsh Sons, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127,600.00
It was moved, seconded and voted to award Contract 79-4 to Sarao
Brothers, Inc. in the amounnt of $118, 320 subject to the approval
of Town Meeting of Roadway Reconstruction Program FY-80, Overlay
Program FY-80 and Street Acceptance Program FY-80 C Street.
Bids were received on Applying Bituminous Chip Seal Contract
79-1 as follows: '
Bell and Flynn, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 38,618.72
Able Bituminous Contractors, Inc. . . . . . . . . 45,942.96
The apparent low bidder Bell and Flynn submitted a bid with the
condition that a price escalator be applied to the contract de-
pendent upon the actual price of oil at the time of construction.
The Engineering Division recommended the Board consider Bell and
Flynn' s work history, the 15.9% difference in bid prices and the
short contract life and award the contract to Bell and Flynn with
the provision that additional costs incurred by the contractor be-
cause of oil price increases be considered as an extra item to be
negotiated at the end of the contract. It was moved, seconded
and voted to award Contract 79-1 to Bell and Flynn, Inc. in the
amount of $38,618.72 subject to the provisions that they provide
a proper performance bond and that any additional costs incurred
because of oil prices be discussed at the end of the contract.
Bids were received on Cement Concrete Pipe on April 5, 1979:
copy of bid result attached. Only two companies bid on all the ,
items and it was moved, seconded and voted to award the contract
to the low bidder Scituate Concrete Pipe Corporation in the amount
of $11 ,928.
Minutes - continued April 30, 1979
Bids were received on April 5, 1979 for Manhole Frames and
Covers, Catch Basin Frames and Grates. Bid results appended here-
to. It was moved, seconded and voted to award the contract for
this material to the low bidder Neenah Foundry Company, Neenah,
Wisconsin in the amount of $8,684.
Bids were received on April 5, 1979 for Asbestos Cement Pipe.
Bid results attached hereto. It was moved, seconded and voted to
award the contract to the low bidder, T. E. Toomey Company, Inc.
in the amount of $1 ,030.
Bids .were received on April 19, 1979 on Copper Tubing and
Curb Boxes. Bid results appended hereto. It was moved, seconded
and voted to award the contract to the low bidder bidding on all
items, Municipal Services in the amount of $15, 185.
Bids were received on April 26, 1979 on Inspection Cleaning
and Sealing Sanitary Sewer Mains - Contract 79-7 as follows:
Penetryn Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 7, 115.00
Eastern Pipe Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 191-.70
' N. E. Pi-pe Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,847.50
The Engineering Division reported that Penetryn has performed
satisfactorily on several contracts in Reading in the past and
investigation indicates the company has maintained its good quality
of workmanship. It was moved, seconded and voted to award the
contract to Penetryn Systems, Inc. in the amount of $7, 115.00
subject to the provision that they furnish a proper performance
bond.
Read letter from Gerald W. McCall reporting ..that an analyses
of drinking water samples collected from the tap in the Reading
Town Hall indicates a sodium level of 180. mg/l . Superintendent
Louanis stated he was going to try to obtain a clarification of
this number given on the letter from the Commonwealth of Massa-
chusetts and if the figure is correct it will be necessary to send
out notices June 23, 1979.
The Board agreed to meet as follows: May 7, 14 and 21 prior
to attending Town Meeting on each -evening.
' Superintendent Louanis indicated that Mr. Lilley of 471 Frank-
lin Street (opposite Van Norden Road) has requested permission to
tie into the Town ' s drainage system on Franklin Street as every
spring he has water in his front yard. He has indicated a willing-
ness to sign a waiver of claim from damages in favor of the Town if
he is granted permission to tie into the drainage system. The
Superintendent stated that a second such request has been received
from Jack Rivers for a connection to the drainage system on River-
side Drive in order to alleviate a build-up of water in the street
as in the winter it creates an icing situation. The homeowner has
agreed to sign a Waiver of Claim from Damages. It was moved, seconded
and voted to allow Mr. Lilley to connect to the Town' s drainage
system on Franklin as outlined in the sketch submitted and the work
must meet with the approval of the Engineering Division. It was
moved, seconded and voted to grant permission for the connection
to the Towns drainage system at Lot 29, Riverside Drive work to meet
with the approval of the Engineering Division.
Mr. Price read letter from Eugene R. Nigro, Chairman of the
Reading School Committee suggesting the formation of subcommittees
to discuss the possibility of .the School Committee applying its budgeted
funds in a "contract" with the Board of Public Works. Mr. Cowell ,
suggested we respond positively thanking Mr. Nigro for his letter
and suggest the department heads, or members of the staff meet to
discuss existing problems and then graduate to a more formal action.
The Board read letter from Municipal Leasing Company which
was accepted as a point of information. It was requested the word-
ing for Article 9 - Equipment read "purchase or lease" . Mrs. Wood
agreed to be a committee of one to investigate the pros and cons of
leasing.
Mr. Bergeron presented a review of the Reading Municipal In-
cinerator Facility and or Site Reuse, copy attached herewith and a
summary of the Gordian Associates, Inc. report. After hearing both
reports and considerable discussion it was moved, seconded and
voted to present a motion under Article 44 at the Annual Town Meet-
ing authorizing the Board of Public Works to negotiate a twenty
year contract with operator of the solid waste facility to be
established in the Town of North Andover. The Superintendent
was instructed to study alternatives including the following possi- '
bilities: reuse of the municipal incinerator: the possibility
of a long term contract with a commercial hauler: evaluation of
N.E. S.W.C. and S.E.S.W.C. and Titan.
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Minutes - continued April 30, 1979
The Board signed the Pay Roll for the period ending April
27th and the Bill Roll dated May 4, 1979.
Meeting adjourned at 11 : 15 P. M.
Res ly submitted,
Secre ary //
Paul C.Dustin
3 Orchard Park Drive
- Reading,Massachusetts 01867
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CEMENT CONCREIPE Bid Date%-79
l--Flared inlet-outlet
Total 1 . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11 .
Vendor Bid 12" 15" 18" 21" 24" 12" 15" 18" 21" 24" 30"
$ R. C. Pipe R. C. Pipe
class V Class V
800' 2501 1501 0 0 10 ea 2 ea. ea. 2 ea. ea. a
Field Concrete 11-it 4.97 6. 18 7.60 9.91 12. 13 158. 174. 186. 248. 248. 293.
Pipe Co. Inc. 13,822 3,976. ,545. 1 , 140. 495.50 606.50 1 ,580. 348. 930. 496. 1240. 1465.
Johns-Manville 5-item 4.69 6.90 10. 12 13.39 17.75
Sales Corp. 8,552. 3,752. 1 ,725. 1 ,.518. 669.50 887.50
Note: Asbestos-cemeni storm Irain pipe - al ernate bid
N. E. Concrete 0 item 3.68 4.99 6.42 8.28 10.46 140. 160. 180. N.A. 235. 300.
Pipe Corp. 19386-!9,944 1 ,247.5 963.00 414.00 523.00 1 ,400. 320. 900. --- 1 , 175. 1 , 500.
Scituate Concrete i Items 3.68 4.80 6. 12 7.98 10. 12 150. 168. 194. 240. 240. 295.
Pipe Corp. 1 ,928. 2,944. 1 ,200. 918. 399. 506. 1 ,500. 336. 970. 480.' 1 ,200. 1 ,475.
FY-79 Bids3.02 3.95 5.20 6.98 8.50
The apparent low bidder i Scitua a Conc ete Pipi Corp.
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Bid Dat f: 05-79
i BID DFIR
Re: MANHOLE FRAMES & COVERS - CATCH BASIN FRAMES & GRATES
Firm 12 M.H.Frames & 55 M.H.Frames & 16 C.B.Frames Total Remarks
Covers-Marked"D' Covers-Marked "S" and Grates
E. L. LeBaron $105.00 $105.00 $154.50 Del . 2-3 wks ARO
Brockton, Ma. $1 ,260. $5,775.00 $2,472 $ 9,507 Net 30 days
Neenah Foundry Co. $100.00 $100.00 $124.00 Del approx 45 dys ARO
Neenah, Wisconsin $1 ,200. $5,500.00 $1 ,984 $8,684. Minimum releases of
$5,000 or more
C.A.Turner $107.00 $107.00 No bid $7, 169 Min. Order 6 units
Leicester, Ma. for 2 item.Price firm for accept
ance up to 4-20-79 an
until mfg. next inc.
FY-79 Low Bid $ 91 .00 $ 91 .00 $124.00
The apparent low bidder is Neenah Foundry Co.
�i ,;-ct Bid dates-05-79
BID DATA l
ASBESTOS CEMENT PIPE
FIRM 1 ,000' - 4" A. C. Pipe Total - remarks
HILCO SUPPLY INC. $ 1 .34 per ft. for 13' lengths $1 ,340.
Price firm for 90 days
from date of bid
T. E. Toomey Co. Inc. $1 .03 per ft. for 101 lengths $1 ,030.00
FY-79 Bid .821 per foot
The apparent low bidder is T. C.Toomey Co.
j Bid Date:- , ^•9-79 _.SD
COPPER TUBING AND CURB _KS
Copper Tubing Type "K" Curb Boxes
irm 3/4" 1 " 2" t2,47
e Tops onl Total Remarks
Tubing
Boxes17,non, 15n , 1001 r;O
George A. Caldwell Co. .98' 1 . 28' 3. 12' 5e No bid
11 ,760.00 192.00 312.00 0 $12, 264.00 Prices firm for 30 dys
2,497. 50 after bid date.Orders
$14,761 . 50 must be placed & re-
leased within that tirr
Eureka Cement Lined .94' 1 . 23 ' 2.98 ' 19. 65 da. 9.80ea 11 ,762.50 Prices firm for 10 dys
Pipe Co. 11 , 280 184. 50 298.00 2,947. 50 490.00 3,437. 50 after bid escalating
15, 200.-- prices will be added
to quoted price
Municipal Services .98 ' 1 . 28 ' 3. 13' 16.60e 8.6oEa 12, 265 Prices firm til 6-19-7
11 ,760. 192.00 313.00 2,490 430. 2,920 then prices will be
15, 185. acc' d' g to mfg. inc.
H.R. Prescott & Sons, Inc. 1 . 16' 1 . 53' 3.70 ' 19.60ei 9.76e3 14,519. 50 = 17,947, 50
13,920 229. 50 70.00 2.940.00 488. 428.00
Public Works Spply. Inc 1 .20 ' 1 .60' 3.90' 17.60 a 8.75e3 15,030 Box prices firm 60 dys
14,400. 240.00 390.00 2,640.00 437. 50 ,0 0 Bid on all or nothing
basis-del .all at once.
Ti-Sales .986' 1 . 288' 3. 138' 19.40ei 10.50e3 12,339 Price firm duration of
11 ,832. 193. 20 313.80 2,910.00 525.00 3,435 current price list for
copper tubing-then
15,774.-- price calculated based'
p7% disc.on mfg.pub.
list price in effect C
order time-del . 1-2 wks
Curb box price firm 180 dys subj.
to mfg pub.price thereafter not tc
exceed 10%
Water Works Supply ,
12,240. 201 . 326.00 2,700. 449.50 3, 149.50 Remarks see next page
15,916.50
--I r-1,9 u,�
Water Works Supply Remarks: Copper prices firm
within 5 business dys & release
for del . as soon as available.
Price instability reason for no
firm 1 year price.
Box prices firm for award within
30 dys & released for immediate
del . after that any price in-
crease or decrease from mfg shat '
be for the Town of Reading acct.
The apparent low bidder for copper tubing is Eureka
The apparent low bidder for Curb Boxes and Tops is Municipal Services