Board of Works
Regular MeetingLafayette, IN · June 4, 2019
Minutes
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
MINUTES
June 4, 2019
Regular Session:
The Board of Public Works and Safety met in regular session on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in the
Common Council Chambers. Members present were: Gary Henriott, Cindy Murray, Amy Moulton, Norm
Childress and Ron Shriner.
Jacque Chosnek, 1st Deputy City Attorney, was also present.
President Henriott called the meeting to order.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given to the flag of our Country.
MINUTES
Mr. Shriner moved for approval of the minutes from the May 28, 2019 regular meeting. Mrs. Moulton
seconded. Passed.
BID OPENING
Beck Lane Concrete and Resurfacing Project
This being the time set to open bids for the Beck Lane Concrete and Resurfacing Project, and the
following bids were received and opened:
Milestone Contractors
Lafayette, Indiana
Base Bid: $977,241.38
Rieth-Riley Construction
Lafayette, Indiana
Base Bid: $981,784.40
Mrs. Murray moved to take the bids under advisement for further review. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Engineering
Recommendation for Award-Loeb Baseball Stadium
Mayor Roswarski stated that Loeb Stadium is an important piece of our community baseball history and
the new stadium will be designed to be a multi-use facility that will be there for 50-75 years. Mayor
Roswarski stated that even though the bids come in a little higher than anticipated that will not
compromise the look, functionality of the stadium or offer the types of events at the venue long term.
Mayor Roswarski stated that from a financial standpoint the project will be financed through bonds and
Columbian Park Master Plan Fund. Mayor Roswarski highlighted a few of the project details regarding
funding and recommended the Board approve the awards for 12 of the 13 bid packages, excluding the
scoreboard package. Alex Gonzalez, Kettelhut Construction, gave the Board a brief background of the
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project and the processes. Mr. Gonzalez stated that decisions about the project were made with long term
and best value approaches. Dave Griffee, Engineering, presented to the Board and recommended approval
of the Recommendation for Award for the Loeb Baseball Stadium.
Bid Package #1-General Trades with JR Kelly Co with a base bid in the amount of $10,480,000.00. Mrs.
Moulton moved for approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed.
Bid Package #2-Masonry with James Scharer Masonry, Inc. with a base bid in the amount of
$1,328,800.00. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed.
Bid Package #3-Steel with Almet, Inc. with a base bid in the amount of $1,890,000.00. Mrs. Murray
moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed.
Bid Package #4-Roofing with Horning Roofing & Sheet Metal Co., LLC with a base bid in the amount of
$374,170.00. Mr. Childress moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed.
Bid Package #5-Alum. Ent/Storefront with Central Indiana Glass & Glazing, Inc. with a base bid in the
amount of $547,060.00. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed.
Bid Package #6-Fire Sprinklers with Dalmatian Fire, Division of Shambaugh & Son, LP with a base bid
in the amount of $141,400.00. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
Bid Package #7-Mechanical with D.A. Dodd, LLC with a base bid in the amount of $1,749,000.00. Mr.
Childress moved for approval. Mr. Shriner seconded. Passed.
Bid Package #8-Electrical with Huston Electric, Inc. with a base bid in the amount of $2,097,366.00. Mrs.
Murray moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed.
Bid Package #9-Sports Lighting with Custer Electric, Inc. with a base bid in the amount of $507,358.00.
Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed.
Bid Package #10-Scoreboard with Daktronic was rejected by the Board. The scoreboard specifications
will be re-evaluated and it will be re-bid at a time that is appropriate for the construction schedule. Mr.
Shriner moved for rejection. Mrs. Murray seconded. Rejected.
Bid Package #11-Turf with Sprinturf, Inc. with a base bid in the amount of $699,871.00 and Alternate #5
in the amount of $25,114.00 for a total bid of $724,985.00. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mr.
Shriner seconded. Passed.
Bid Package #12-Stadium Seating with Irwin Seating Company with a base bid in the amount of
$253,772.42 and Alternate #3 in the amount of $79,772.58 for a total bid of $333,545.00. Mrs. Murray
moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed.
Bid Package #13-Food Service with C&T Design & Equipment Co., with a base bid in the amount of
$368,967.00. Mrs. Moulton moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
Contract with Butler, Fairman & Seufert for 36th Street Conceptual Design and Survey Project
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Mr. Griffee presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Contract with Butler, Fairman &
Seufert for the N. 36th Street Conceptual Design and Survey Project in the amount of $53,010.00. The
project is located on N. 36th Street from South Street to Union Street. The project will address the
drainage problems and pavement condition in this industrial area. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mr.
Shriner seconded. Passed. Mrs. Moulton abstained.
Change Order #2-Manufacturer’s Drive Project
Mr. Griffee presented to the Board and recommended approval of Change Order #2 for Manufacturer’s
Drive Project. The change order is in the amount of $8,230.000 which brings the revised contract amount
to $1,356,041.31. The change order includes water line conflict, erosion control issues and a credit to
remove a section of underdrain. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mr. Childress seconded. Passed.
CLAIMS
Tim Clary, Controller, presented for Board approval, Claims in the amount of $931,500.98. President
Henriott asked if there were any further questions and there were none. Mr. Childress moved for
approval. Mrs. Murray seconded. Passed.
MISCELLANOUS
Special Event Request-Community Yard Sale and Festival
President Henriott presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Special Event Request for the
Community Yard Sale and Festival to be held on June 29, 2019 from 5:00am to 5:00pm on Adams Street
from 19th Street to 20th Street. Mrs. Murray moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed.
Banner Request-Tippecanoe County Historical Association
President Henriott presented to the Board and recommended approval of a Banner Request for the
Tippecanoe County Historical Association to hang a banner across Columbia Street from September 17
through October 1, 2019. Mr. Shriner moved for approval. Mrs. Moulton seconded. Passed.
Time: 9:23 a.m.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
Gary Henriott s/s
President
ATTEST: Mindy Miller s/s
Mindy Miller, 1st Deputy Clerk
Minutes written by Mindy Miller, 1st Deputy Clerk
*A digital audio recording of this meeting is available in the Lafayette City Clerk’s Office or online at
http://www.lafayette.in.gov/agendacenter.
**A list of all permits issued for the preceding week is available at
http://www.lafayette.in.gov/DocumentCenter/Index/375
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