TRAVAUX INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · October 10, 2018
Minutes
P.O. Box 324
City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI
53201-0324
Meeting Minutes
TRAVAUX INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Antonio M. Perez, President, James A. Bohl, Jr., Ricardo Diaz,
Hon. M. Joseph Donald, Daniel McCarthy, Mark Nicolini, Mark
Wagner, James N. Witkowiak, Ald. Khalif Rainey, and Atty.
Kimberly Hurtado
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 2:30 PM City Hall, Room 301-A, 200 East Wells Street
Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 3:10p.m.
Roll Call
Present: 10 - Nicolini, Witkowiak, McCarthy, Diaz, Wagner, Perez, Donald, Rainey,
Bohl, Hurtado
1. T64 Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held on September 13,
2018
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: September 13th, 2018 Travaux Minutes
Director Hurtado and Director Rainey abstained from the motion to approve minutes as
they were not members of the board prior to today’s meeting.
A motion was made by M. Joseph Donald, seconded by James A. Bohl, that
this Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 8- Nicolini Witkowiak McCarthy Diaz Wagner Perez Donald Bohl
No 0
Abstain 2- Rainey Hurtado
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2. T65 Resolution authorizing the development of a Succession Plan Policy that
will be incorporated into the Travaux Employee Handbook
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: Succession Planning Policy Travaux.pdf
Crystal Reed-Hardy, HACM Human Resource Director, stated that she is seeking the
approval of the Succession Plan Policy that will be incorporated in the Travaux
Employee Handbook. Mr. Pérez stated that this plan will mirror the Housing Authority
of the City of Milwaukee’s (HACM) handbook.
A motion was made by Ricardo Diaz, seconded by James N. Witkowiak, that
this Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 10 - Nicolini Witkowiak McCarthy Diaz Wagner Perez Donald Rainey Bohl
Hurtado
No 0
3. T66 Resolution approving a construction contract with Westlawn Renaissance
III LLC for the construction of Buildings 2.2 and 2.3 and in the amount of
$23,564,739 and related construction budget
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: WG2_Bldg 2 2-2 3 Unit Breakdown_181005_small.pdf
WLG Bldg 2 2 Project Budget 10-03-2018 final.xls
WLG Bldg 2 3 Project Budget 10-03-2018 final.xls
Fernando Aniban, HACM Chief Financial Officer and Kevin Theissen, Travaux Sr.
Project Manager, explained where the property to be developed is located and budget
items. They also answered questions from the Directors regarding, how they might deal
with a shortfall, about the Valued Engineered items, about seeing contracts before the
Board meeting, about receiving Casual Analysis.
A motion was made by James N. Witkowiak, seconded by Dan McCarthy, that
this Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 10 - Nicolini Witkowiak McCarthy Diaz Wagner Perez Donald Rainey Bohl
Hurtado
No 0
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4. T67 Resolution approving a contract to Cardinal Fabricating Corp.
(Milwaukee, WI) for structural steel framing for Multi-Family Apartment
Building 2.3 at Westlawn Gardens Phase 2 in the amount of
$157,000.00
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: 57898 IFB tab WLG Ph2 Multi-Fam Apt bldg 2.3 Cardinal Fabricating
Corp strcutural steel framing.docx
Director Hurtado asked does Travaux, Inc. have in their contracts a provision that
allows for Termination for Convenience. Mr. Theissen will look into it and forward those
contracts and the language to the Board.
Gabriel DeVougas, HACM Section 3 Coordinator, informed the Board of the
EBE/Section 3 participation. Cardinal Fabricating Corporation is not a certified
participant, however they have agreed to other economics efforts and will be making a
contribution to the Section 3 fund.
A motion was made by Dan McCarthy, seconded by James N. Witkowiak, that
this Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 10 - Nicolini Witkowiak McCarthy Diaz Wagner Perez Donald Rainey Bohl
Hurtado
No 0
5. T68 Resolution approving a contract to JMarincic LLC (Milwaukee, WI) for
masonry for Multi-Family Apartment Building 2.3 at Westlawn Gardens
Phase 2 in the amount of $431,000.00
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: 57888 IFB tab WLG Ph2 Multi-Fam Apt Bldg 2.32 Masonary
JMarincic.docx
Gabriel DeVougas informed the Board that JMarincic, LLC is not a certified
EBE/Section 3 participant, however they have agreed to other economics efforts which
are being negotiated for a hire for Building 2.2, and will be pursuing a hire for Building
2.3.
In response to a question, Mr. DeVougas explained the Section 3 program is the legal
requirement to provide jobs and contracts to eligible residents and companies when
receiving certain HUD financial assistance. Mr. DeVougas further explained that those
businesses that do not meet the Section 3 requirements are asked to give a
contribution toward the Section 3 program of 1% to 10% of the thier contracts. Mr.
DeVougas also informed the Board that HACM’s goal was 30% participation and
presently HACM is at 33% Section 3 participation.
A motion was made by Ricardo Diaz, seconded by M. Joseph Donald, that this
Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 10 - Nicolini Witkowiak McCarthy Diaz Wagner Perez Donald Rainey Bohl
Hurtado
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No 0
6. T69 Resolution approving a contract to Schindler Elevator Corp. (Menomonee
Falls, WI) for elevators for Multi-Family Apartment Building 2.3 at
Westlawn Gardens Phase 2 in the amount of $249,900.00
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: 57889 IFB tab WLG Ph2 Multi-Fam Apt bldg 2.3 Elevators.docx
Gabriel DeVougas informed the Board that Schindler Elevator Corporation is not
certified EBE firm with the State, they are a Union Shop, which means they are bound
by those guidelines for union hires.
A motion was made by James N. Witkowiak, seconded by Ricardo Diaz, that
this Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 10 - Nicolini Witkowiak McCarthy Diaz Wagner Perez Donald Rainey Bohl
Hurtado
No 0
7. T70 Resolution approving a contract to Southport Engineered Systems LLC
(Caledonia, WI) for mechanical for Multi-Family Apartment Building 2.3 at
Westlawn Gardens Phase 2 in the amount of $949,285.00
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: 57891 IFB tab WGL Ph2 Muilti-Fam Apt bldg 2.3 Mechanical.docx
Gabriel DeVougas informed the Board that Southport Engineered Systems LLC is not
a certified firm with the State nor Section 3 certified. However, Southport agreed based
on other economics efforts, to work with Mr. DeVougas to determine whether the
YouthBuild crew can be hired for any scope of the work. Mr. Pérez directed to Mr.
DeVougas to give a brief summary on YouthBuild. Mr. DeVougas explained that the
YouthBuild group is composed of twelve individuals, ages 18 to 24, that HACM utilizes
to provide on-the-job training and workforce development. Mr. DeVougas further
explain that YouthBuild is a collaborative partnership that helps prepare young adults
for careers and employment in the construction industry. The focus is on increasing
educational and work skills while providing exposure and access to employment in the
construction trades.
A motion was made by Ricardo Diaz, seconded by James A. Bohl, that this
Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 10 - Nicolini Witkowiak McCarthy Diaz Wagner Perez Donald Rainey Bohl
Hurtado
No 0
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8. T71 Resolution approving a contract to Hurt Electric Inc. (Menomonee Falls,
WI) for electrical for Multi-Family Apartment Building 2.3 at Westlawn
Gardens Phase 2 in the amount of $1,363,000.00
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: 57892 IFB tab WLG Ph2 Multi_Fam Apt Bldg 2.3 Electrical.docx
Gabriel DeVougas informed the Board that Hurt Electric Inc. is a Section 3 certified
firm and also certified with the State as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) firm,
capturing 100% from the total contract toward Section 3 goals.
A motion was made by M. Joseph Donald, seconded by James A. Bohl, that
this Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 10 - Nicolini Witkowiak McCarthy Diaz Wagner Perez Donald Rainey Bohl
Hurtado
No 0
9. T72 Resolution approving a contract to Bohmann & Vick Inc. (Brookfield, WI)
for plumbing for Multi-Family Apartment Building 2.3 at Westlawn
Gardens Phase 2 in the amount of $965,700.00
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: 57893 IFB tab WLG Ph2 Multi-Fam Apt Bldg 2.3 Plumbing.docx
Gabriel DeVougas informed the Board that Bohman & Vick, Inc. is a Women
Business Enterprise (WBE) certified with the State, however they are not Section 3
certified. Bohman has agreed, based on other economic efforts, to give HACM a
donation equivalent to 1% of this total contract toward the Section 3 goals.
A motion was made by Ricardo Diaz, seconded by Dan McCarthy, that this
Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 10 - Nicolini Witkowiak McCarthy Diaz Wagner Perez Donald Rainey Bohl
Hurtado
No 0
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10. T73 Resolution approving a contract to Wenger Roofing, Siding & Sheet
Metal (Campbellsport, WI) for Thermoplastic Membrane Roofing (TPO)
for Multi-Family Apartment Building 2.3 at Westlawn Gardens Phase 2 in
the amount of $242,862.00
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: 57894 IFB tab WLG Ph2 Multi-Fam Apt bldg 2.3 TPO.docx
Gabriel DeVougas informed the Board that Wenger Roofing, Siding & Sheet Metal
does not have any State certifications for EBE or Section 3. Mr. DeVougas also stated
that he is working with the company to see if they can meet the Section 3
qualifications.
A motion was made by James A. Bohl, seconded by James N. Witkowiak, that
this Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 10 - Nicolini Witkowiak McCarthy Diaz Wagner Perez Donald Rainey Bohl
Hurtado
No 0
11. T74 Resolution approving a contract to Insulation Technologies Inc.
(Milwaukee, WI) for fiber cement siding for Multi-Family Apartment
Building 2.3 at Westlawn Gardens Phase 2 in the amount of $384,783.00
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: 57895 IFB tab WLG Ph2 Multi-Fam Apt bldg 2.3 Insulation Tech
Inc.docx
Gabriel DeVougas informed the Board that Insulation Technologies Inc. is MBE/WBE
certified and Section 3 certified.
A motion was made by James N. Witkowiak, seconded by James A. Bohl, that
this Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 10 - Nicolini Witkowiak McCarthy Diaz Wagner Perez Donald Rainey Bohl
Hurtado
No 0
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12. T75 Resolution approving a contract to Common Links Construction LLC
(Brookfield, WI) for cold-formed metal framing, gypsum board, and
insulation for Multi-Family Apartment Building 2.3 at Westlawn Gardens
Phase 2 in the amount of $760,900.00
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: 57897 IFB tab WLG Ph2 Multi-Fam Apt. Bldg 2.3 Commin Links
Construc LLC Metal Framing-Insulation.docx
Gabriel DeVougas informed the Board that Common Links Construction LLC is not
State certified and do not meet the Section 3 qualifications. However, Mr. DeVougas
stated that he is in the process of working with the company to see if they can meet
the percentages for Section 3 funding.
Director McCarthy asked if Travaux has the ability as a contracting agency to accept
any other bid that is not the lowest. Director Wagner responded that the lowest
responsible bid has to be accepted due to HUD funding.
A motion was made by M. Joseph Donald, seconded by James A. Bohl, that
this Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 10 - Nicolini Witkowiak McCarthy Diaz Wagner Perez Donald Rainey Bohl
Hurtado
No 0
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13. T76 Report from the President
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Mr. Pérez asked Mr. Theissen to talk about the structure of the bids. Mr. Theissen
explained that Travaux could have combined some of the bids to comply with
EBE/Section 3 qualifications; but if they were to combine the bidding, it becomes a
larger scope of work with a higher performance bond, which some subcontractors may
not have the resources. Mr. Theissen assured the Board that smaller subcontractors
are interested in working with Travaux because of work on previous projects. Breaking
contracts into smaller portions was beneficial because it allowed for smaller
subcontractors to participate.
Mr. Pérez asked Fernando Aniban, HACM Chief Financial Officer to comment on
Travaux, Inc. securing a bonding company. Mr. Aniban stated that Travaux is
negotiating with a bonding company to underwrite Travaux, Inc. with a payment and
performance bond, a surety bond issued to guarantee satisfactory completion of a
project by a contractor and secure a payment. Travaux cannot be issued a notice to
proceed with work because it is a requirement by HUD to have a performance bond in
place by the General Contractor.
Mr. Pérez asked Scott Simon, Travaux, Inc. Vice President of Business Development,
for updates about his area. Mr. Simon informed the Board that the construction at the
new Travaux office, 401 East Ogden, on the Northwest corner of the Convent Hill
building, is about 95% complete and looking forward to an open house some time in
December 2018. Mr. Simon also mentioned that the parking lot at Convent Hill has
now been completed.
Mr. Pérez asked Julie Wilson, HACM Assistant City Attorney to introduce herself to
the Travaux Board. Ms. Wilson explained that she is working as general counsel for
the Housing Authority and as of recently is also handling evictions as well. Ms. Wilson
also gave the Board a synopsis of her background and legal experience. Mr. Pérez
mentioned that Director Hurtado is also an attorney in the area of contractual law.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Director McCarthy made a motion to adjourn the
meeting at 4:45p.m. Director Witkowiak seconded the motion. There being no
objections, the motion carried.
Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language
interpreters or auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Housing Authority ADA
Coordinator, Patricia Schmidtknecht at 286-5100, (FAX) 286-3456, (TDD) 286-3504 or by writing to the Coordinator at 650 West
Reservoir, Milwaukee, WI 53212.
Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances are required to register with the
City Clerk's Office License Division. Registered lobbyists appearing before a Common Council committee are required to
identify themselves as such. More information is available at http://city.milwaukee.gov/Lobbying.
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P.O. Box 324
City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI
53201-0324
Meeting Agenda
TRAVAUX INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Antonio M. Perez, President, James A. Bohl, Jr., Ricardo Diaz,
Hon. M. Joseph Donald, Daniel McCarthy, Mark Nicolini, Mark
Wagner, James N. Witkowiak, Ald. Khalif Rainey, and Atty.
Kimberly Hurtado
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 2:30 PM City Hall, Room 301-A, 200 East Wells Street
Call to Order
Roll Call
1. T64 Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held on September 13,
2018
Attachments: September 13th, 2018 Travaux Minutes
2. T65 Resolution authorizing the development of a Succession Plan Policy that
will be incorporated into the Travaux Employee Handbook
Attachments: Succession Planning Policy Travaux.pdf
3. T66 Resolution approving a construction contract with Westlawn Renaissance III
LLC for the construction of Buildings 2.2 and 2.3 and in the amount of
$23,564,739 and related construction budget
Attachments: WG2_Bldg 2 2-2 3 Unit Breakdown_181005_small.pdf
WLG Bldg 2 2 Project Budget 10-03-2018 final.xls
WLG Bldg 2 3 Project Budget 10-03-2018 final.xls
4. T67 Resolution approving a contract to Cardinal Fabricating Corp. (Milwaukee,
WI) for structural steel framing for Multi-Family Apartment Building 2.3 at
Westlawn Gardens Phase 2 in the amount of $157,000.00
Attachments: 57898 IFB tab WLG Ph2 Multi-Fam Apt bldg 2.3 Cardinal Fabricating Corp strcutural steel framin
5. T68 Resolution approving a contract to JMarincic LLC (Milwaukee, WI) for
masonry for Multi-Family Apartment Building 2.3 at Westlawn Gardens
Phase 2 in the amount of $431,000.00
Attachments: 57888 IFB tab WLG Ph2 Multi-Fam Apt Bldg 2.32 Masonary JMarincic.docx
6. T69 Resolution approving a contract to Schindler Elevator Corp. (Menomonee
Falls, WI) for elevators for Multi-Family Apartment Building 2.3 at Westlawn
Gardens Phase 2 in the amount of $249,900.00
Attachments: 57889 IFB tab WLG Ph2 Multi-Fam Apt bldg 2.3 Elevators.docx
7. T70 Resolution approving a contract to Southport Engineered Systems LLC
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(Caledonia, WI) for mechanical for Multi-Family Apartment Building 2.3 at
Westlawn Gardens Phase 2 in the amount of $949,285.00
Attachments: 57891 IFB tab WGL Ph2 Muilti-Fam Apt bldg 2.3 Mechanical.docx
8. T71 Resolution approving a contract to Hurt Electric Inc. (Menomonee Falls, WI)
for electrical for Multi-Family Apartment Building 2.3 at Westlawn Gardens
Phase 2 in the amount of $1,363,000.00
Attachments: 57892 IFB tab WLG Ph2 Multi_Fam Apt Bldg 2.3 Electrical.docx
9. T72 Resolution approving a contract to Bohmann & Vick Inc. (Brookfield, WI) for
plumbing for Multi-Family Apartment Building 2.3 at Westlawn Gardens
Phase 2 in the amount of $965,700.00
Attachments: 57893 IFB tab WLG Ph2 Multi-Fam Apt Bldg 2.3 Plumbing.docx
10. T73 Resolution approving a contract to Wenger Roofing, Siding & Sheet Metal
(Campbellsport, WI) for Thermoplastic Membrane Roofing (TPO) for
Multi-Family Apartment Building 2.3 at Westlawn Gardens Phase 2 in the
amount of $242,862.00
Attachments: 57894 IFB tab WLG Ph2 Multi-Fam Apt bldg 2.3 TPO.docx
11. T74 Resolution approving a contract to Insulation Technologies Inc.
(Milwaukee, WI) for fiber cement siding for Multi-Family Apartment Building
2.3 at Westlawn Gardens Phase 2 in the amount of $384,783.00
Attachments: 57895 IFB tab WLG Ph2 Multi-Fam Apt bldg 2.3 Insulation Tech Inc.docx
12. T75 Resolution approving a contract to Common Links Construction LLC
(Brookfield, WI) for cold-formed metal framing, gypsum board, and
insulation for Multi-Family Apartment Building 2.3 at Westlawn Gardens
Phase 2 in the amount of $760,900.00
Attachments: 57897 IFB tab WLG Ph2 Multi-Fam Apt. Bldg 2.3 Commin Links Construc LLC Metal Framing-Ins
13. T76 Report from the President
Adjournment
Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or
auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Housing Authority ADA Coordinator, Patricia Schmidtknecht
at 286-5100, (FAX) 286-3456, (TDD) 286-3504 or by writing to the Coordinator at 650 West Reservoir, Milwaukee, WI 53212.
Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances are required to register with the City Clerk's
Office License Division. Registered lobbyists appearing before a Common Council committee are required to identify themselves as such.
More information is available at http://city.milwaukee.gov/Lobbying.
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