TRAVAUX INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · August 13, 2020
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., Grady L.
Crosby, Daniel McCarthy, Mark Wagner, Eugene R.
Guszkowski, Ald. Khalif Rainey, Atty. Kimberly Hurtado,
Eugene Manzanet, and Joan Zepecki
Thursday, August 13, 2020 3:00 PM Conference Call - Listen Only: (646) 749-3129
Access Code: 304-889-197#
Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 3:00p.m.
Roll Call
Present: 8 - McCarthy, Wagner, Perez, Manzanet, Rainey, Bohl, Hurtado, Zepecki
Excused: 2 - Crosby, Guskowski
1. T165 Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held on July 9, 2020
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: Travaux Minutes for 07-09-20.pdf
A motion was made by Kimberly Hurtado, seconded by James A. Bohl, that
this Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 8- McCarthy Wagner Perez Manzanet Rainey Bohl Hurtado Zepecki
No 0
Excused 2- Crosby Guskowski
2. T166 Resolution approving various Change Order items for Purchase Order
HOL12980 with Dodge and Sons Builders LLC for framing and drywall
(HT-9.1) for remodeling at Holton Terrace in an amount not to exceed
$357,000. (HOL12980)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: CO Analysis HOL12980 Dodge Sons Holton Tr framing-drywall
FINAL.pdf
Holton Terrace Photos.pdf
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Warren Jones, Travaux’s Vice President of Construction, explained that the Change
Order was due to a building inspector’s order to modify the project plans to create
shafts that were not on the original plans. Gabriel DeVougas, HACM’s Section 3
Coordinator, reported that Dodge and Sons Builders LLC is a certified Veteran-owned
Business (VOB) and a Section 3-certified firm.
A motion was made by Eugene Manzanet, seconded by Kimberly Hurtado, that
this Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 8- McCarthy Wagner Perez Manzanet Rainey Bohl Hurtado Zepecki
No 0
Excused 2- Crosby Guskowski
3. T167 Resolution approving an award of contract to Bohmann & Vick
Incorporated (Brookfield, WI) for plumbing (BC-9.1) and remodeling at
Becher Court in the amount of $448,500.00 (Official Notice 57993)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: Bohmann Vick Becher Crt - Official Notice 57993 FINAL.doc
Becher Court RAD Rehab Awards 07-31-2020.pdf
Gabriel DeVougas, HACM’s Section 3 Coordinator, noted that Bohmann and Vick
Incorporated is a certified Women Business Enterprise firm.
A motion was made by James A. Bohl, seconded by Joan Zepecki, that this
Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 8- McCarthy Wagner Perez Manzanet Rainey Bohl Hurtado Zepecki
No 0
Excused 2- Crosby Guskowski
4. T168 Resolution approving an award of contract to DMJ Services LLC dba
Action Heating & Cooling (Milwaukee, WI) for heating, ventilation and air
conditioning (HVAC) (BC-10.1) and remodeling at Becher Court in the
amount of $436,000.00. (Official Notice 57994)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: DMJ Services for HVAC Becher Crt - Official Notice 57994 FINAL.pdf
Becher Court RAD Rehab Awards 07-31-2020.pdf
Warren Jones, Travaux’s Vice President of Construction, stated that there was only
one response for this bid, even after aggressively marketing to other companies.
Gabriel DeVougas, HACM’s Section 3 Coordinator, stated that DMJ Services LLC dba
Action Heating and Cooling is a certified Women Business Enterprise firm.
A motion was made by Kimberly Hurtado, seconded by James A. Bohl, that
this Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
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Aye 8- McCarthy Wagner Perez Manzanet Rainey Bohl Hurtado Zepecki
No 0
Excused 2- Crosby Guskowski
5. T169 Resolution approving an award of contract to Hurt Electric Incorporated
(Wauwatosa, WI) for electrical (BC-11.1) and remodeling at Becher Court
in the amount of $538,800.00 (Official Notice 57995)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: Hurt Electric electrical remodeling Becher Crt Official Notice 57995.pdf
Becher Court RAD Rehab Awards 07-31-2020.pdf
Warren Jones, Travaux’s Vice President of Construction, informed the Board that there
was only one bid and it was higher than the budgeted estimate. However, Hurt Electric
Incorporated has experience and knowledge of the project and was the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder. Gabriel DeVougas, HACM’s Section 3 Coordinator,
noted that Hurt Electric Incorporated is a certified Minority Business Enterprise with the
State of Wisconsin and a Section 3 business.
Kevin Theissen, Travaux’s Senior Project Manager, answered Director’s questions
regarding the scope of the work and the amount awarded to Hurt Electric Incorporated.
A motion was made by Joan Zepecki, seconded by Eugene Manzanet, that this
Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 8- McCarthy Wagner Perez Manzanet Rainey Bohl Hurtado Zepecki
No 0
Excused 2- Crosby Guskowski
6. T170 Resolution approving an award of contract to Common Links
Construction LLC (Brookfield, WI) for Painting (BC-12.1) and remodeling
at Becher Court in the amount of $262,000.00 (Official Notice 57996)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: Common Links Constrc painting-remodeling Becher Crt Official Notice
57996 FINAL.pdf
Becher Court RAD Rehab Awards 07-31-2020.pdf
A motion was made by James A. Bohl, seconded by Eugene Manzanet, that
this Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 8- McCarthy Wagner Perez Manzanet Rainey Bohl Hurtado Zepecki
No 0
Excused 2- Crosby Guskowski
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7. T171 Resolution approving an award of contract to Roofed Right America LLC
(Milwaukee, WI) for roofing (BC-16.1) and remodeling at Becher Court in
the amount of $319,427.00 (Official Notice 57998)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: Roofed Right America for roofing-remodeling Becher Crt Official Notice
57998 FINAL.pdf
Becher Court RAD Rehab Awards 07-31-2020.pdf
A motion was made by James A. Bohl, seconded by Eugene Manzanet, that
this Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 8- McCarthy Wagner Perez Manzanet Rainey Bohl Hurtado Zepecki
No 0
Excused 2- Crosby Guskowski
8. T172 Resolution approving an award of contract to Dodge and Sons Builders
LLC (Brookfield, WI) for framing and drywall (BC-6.1) for remodeling at
Becher Court in the amount of $533,500.00 (Official Notice 57999)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: Dodge n Sons Bldrs framing-drywall-remodeling Becher Crt Official
Notice 57999 FINAL.pdf
Becher Court RAD Rehab Awards 07-31-2020.pdf
Warren Jones, Travaux’s Vice President of Construction, informed the Board that
Dodge and Sons Builders LLC were the third-lowest bidders for this contract. Two other
bidders for this project missed key items on the bid documents and were disqualified.
Kevin Theissen, Travaux’s Project Manager, addressed Director’s questions regarding
the budget for this project. Mr. Theissen affirmed the overall budget on this project is
still $250,000 to $300,000 under budget. Gabriel DeVougas, HACM’s Section 3
Coordinator, stated that Dodge and Sons Builders LLC is a certified Section 3 firm and
identified a need to subcontract to Foundation Building Materials LLC for supplies.
A motion was made by James A. Bohl, seconded by Eugene Manzanet, that
this Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 8- McCarthy Wagner Perez Manzanet Rainey Bohl Hurtado Zepecki
No 0
Excused 2- Crosby Guskowski
9. T173 Resolution approving an award of contract to Ascend Elevator LLC
(Brown Deer, WI) for elevator modernization (MP-18) for remodeling at
Merrill Park in the amount of $513,250.00 (Official Notice 58001)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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Attachments: Ascend Elevator LLC modernization-remodeling Merrill Prk Official
Notice 58001 FINAL.pdf
Merrill Park RAD Rehab awards 07-31-2020.pdf
Merrill Park 6 Photos.pdf
A motion was made by James A. Bohl, seconded by Dan McCarthy, that this
Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 8- McCarthy Wagner Perez Manzanet Rainey Bohl Hurtado Zepecki
No 0
Excused 2- Crosby Guskowski
10. T174 Resolution approving an award of contract to Dodge and Sons Builders
LLC (Brookfield, WI) for finish carpentry (MP-15.1) for remodeling at
Merrill Park in the amount of $247,859.36 (Official Notice 58002)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: Dodge n Sons Bldrs finish carpentry-remodeling Merrill Prk Official
Notice 58002.pdf
Merrill Park RAD Rehab awards 07-31-2020.pdf
Merrill Park 6 Photos.pdf
A motion was made by James A. Bohl, seconded by Dan McCarthy, that this
Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 8- McCarthy Wagner Perez Manzanet Rainey Bohl Hurtado Zepecki
No 0
Excused 2- Crosby Guskowski
11. T175 Resolution approving an award of contract to De Arteaga Incorporated.
(Greenville, WI) for concrete crawlspaces and slabs on grade (Blocks 12,
14, and 17) for Phase 4B Townhomes at Westlawn Gardens Phase 2 in
the amount of $900,000 (Official Notice 58003)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: De Arteaga Inc crawlspaces n slabs Official Notice 58003 FINAL.pdf
WRVI-Phase 4B awards 07-31-2020.pdf
Westlawn Gardens Site Plan for Crawlspaces and Plumbing.pdf
Warren Jones, Travaux’s Vice President of Construction, stated that there were two
close bids for this section of the work. Mr. Jones stated this contract is higher than
the budget amount and Travaux will be asking to use the contingency to cover some of
the costs. Mr. Jones continued that approximately 91 percent of this project is bid out
and this will put it over budget. Mr. Jones also responded to Directors as to what this
award will do to the contingency amount on the project. Travaux will be asking for half
of $1.8 million of the funds for these bids. Kevin Theissen, Travaux’s Senior Project
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Manager, verified that this bid was $5,000.00 less than the original bid.
A motion was made by James A. Bohl, seconded by Joan Zepecki, that this
Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 8- McCarthy Wagner Perez Manzanet Rainey Bohl Hurtado Zepecki
No 0
Excused 2- Crosby Guskowski
12. T176 Resolution approving an award of contract to Bohmann & Vick
Incorporated (Brookfield, WI) for plumbing (Blocks 12, 14, and 17) for
Phase 4B Townhomes at Westlawn Gardens Phase 2 in the amount of
$898,000.00 (Official Notice 58004)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: Bohmann n Vick plumbing Townhomes WLG ph2 Official Notice
58004 FINAL.pdf
WRVI-Phase 4B awards 07-31-2020.pdf
A motion was made by James A. Bohl, seconded by Eugene Manzanet, that
this Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 8- McCarthy Wagner Perez Manzanet Rainey Bohl Hurtado Zepecki
No 0
Excused 2- Crosby Guskowski
13. T177 Report from the President
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
President Pérez asked Scott Simon, Travaux’s Vice President of Business
Development, to address the Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA) and Hillside
Terrace renovations. Mr. Simon informed the Board that Travaux has completed 20
percent of the contract with HAPA and is on schedule to finish the project. Kevin
Theissen, Travaux’s Senior Project Manager, stated in regards to HAPA, they are at
11% with WBE and MBE participation. HAPA is $1 million under budget and looking
into playground expansion. Mr. Theissen also mentioned that HAPA will have a
groundbreaking event on October 2nd, 2020. Regarding Hillside Terrace, Mr. Simon
informed the Directors that the development under HACM’s ownership sits on 28 acres
and that HACM is looking to replace the existing 470 public housing units with 2,400
units of mixed-income and public housing. Mr. Simon also explained that preliminary
discussions have already happened with the residents, Alderwoman Coggs, the
Milwaukee Bucks, the Department of Public Works and the Department of City
Development.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Director Bohl made a motion to adjourn the meeting
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at 4:30 p.m. Director McCarthy seconded the motion. There being no objections, the
motion carried.
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Agenda
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., Grady L.
Crosby, Daniel McCarthy, Mark Wagner, Eugene R. Guszkowski,
Ald. Khalif Rainey, Atty. Kimberly Hurtado, Eugene Manzanet,
and Joan Zepecki
Thursday, August 13, 2020 3:00 PM Conference Call - Listen Only: (646) 749-3129
Access Code: 304-889-3129#
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Call to Order
Roll Call
1. T165 Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held on July 9, 2020
Attachments: Travaux Minutes for 07-09-20.pdf
2. T166 Resolution approving various Change Order items for Purchase Order
HOL12980 with Dodge and Sons Builders LLC for framing and drywall
(HT-9.1) for remodeling at Holton Terrace in an amount not to exceed
$357,000. (HOL12980)
Attachments: CO Analysis HOL12980 Dodge Sons Holton Tr framing-drywall FINAL.pdf
Holton Terrace Photos.pdf
3. T167 Resolution approving an award of contract to Bohmann & Vick
Incorporated (Brookfield, WI) for plumbing (BC-9.1) and remodeling at
Becher Court in the amount of $448,500.00 (Official Notice 57993)
Attachments: Bohmann Vick Becher Crt - Official Notice 57993 FINAL.doc
Becher Court RAD Rehab Awards 07-31-2020.pdf
4. T168 Resolution approving an award of contract to DMJ Services LLC dba
Action Heating & Cooling (Milwaukee, WI) for heating, ventilation and air
conditioning (HVAC) (BC-10.1) and remodeling at Becher Court in the
amount of $436,000.00. (Official Notice 57994)
Attachments: DMJ Services for HVAC Becher Crt - Official Notice 57994 FINAL.pdf
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Becher Court RAD Rehab Awards 07-31-2020.pdf
5. T169 Resolution approving an award of contract to Hurt Electric Incorporated
(Wauwatosa, WI) for electrical (BC-11.1) and remodeling at Becher Court
in the amount of $538,800.00 (Official Notice 57995)
Attachments: Hurt Electric electrical remodeling Becher Crt Official Notice 57995.pdf
Becher Court RAD Rehab Awards 07-31-2020.pdf
6. T170 Resolution approving an award of contract to Common Links Construction
LLC (Brookfield, WI) for Painting (BC-12.1) and remodeling at Becher
Court in the amount of $262,000.00 (Official Notice 57996)
Attachments: Common Links Constrc painting-remodeling Becher Crt Official Notice 57996 FINAL.pdf
Becher Court RAD Rehab Awards 07-31-2020.pdf
7. T171 Resolution approving an award of contract to Roofed Right America LLC
(Milwaukee, WI) for roofing (BC-16.1) and remodeling at Becher Court in
the amount of $319,427.00 (Official Notice 57998)
Attachments: Roofed Right America for roofing-remodeling Becher Crt Official Notice 57998 FINAL.pdf
Becher Court RAD Rehab Awards 07-31-2020.pdf
8. T172 Resolution approving an award of contract to Dodge and Sons Builders
LLC (Brookfield, WI) for framing and drywall (BC-6.1) for remodeling at
Becher Court in the amount of $533,500.00 (Official Notice 57999)
Attachments: Dodge n Sons Bldrs framing-drywall-remodeling Becher Crt Official Notice 57999 FINAL.pdf
Becher Court RAD Rehab Awards 07-31-2020.pdf
9. T173 Resolution approving an award of contract to Ascend Elevator LLC (Brown
Deer, WI) for elevator modernization (MP-18) for remodeling at Merrill Park
in the amount of $513,250.00 (Official Notice 58001)
Attachments: Ascend Elevator LLC modernization-remodeling Merrill Prk Official Notice 58001 FINAL.pdf
Merrill Park RAD Rehab awards 07-31-2020.pdf
Merrill Park 6 Photos.pdf
10. T174 Resolution approving an award of contract to Dodge and Sons Builders
LLC (Brookfield, WI) for finish carpentry (MP-15.1) for remodeling at Merrill
Park in the amount of $247,859.36 (Official Notice 58002)
Attachments: Dodge n Sons Bldrs finish carpentry-remodeling Merrill Prk Official Notice 58002.pdf
Merrill Park RAD Rehab awards 07-31-2020.pdf
Merrill Park 6 Photos.pdf
11. T175 Resolution approving an award of contract to De Arteaga Incorporated.
(Greenville, WI) for concrete crawlspaces and slabs on grade (Blocks 12,
14, and 17) for Phase 4B Townhomes at Westlawn Gardens Phase 2 in
the amount of $900,000 (Official Notice 58003)
Attachments: De Arteaga Inc crawlspaces n slabs Official Notice 58003 FINAL.pdf
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WRVI-Phase 4B awards 07-31-2020.pdf
Westlawn Gardens Site Plan for Crawlspaces and Plumbing.pdf
12. T176 Resolution approving an award of contract to Bohmann & Vick
Incorporated (Brookfield, WI) for plumbing (Blocks 12, 14, and 17) for
Phase 4B Townhomes at Westlawn Gardens Phase 2 in the amount of
$898,000.00 (Official Notice 58004)
Attachments: Bohmann n Vick plumbing Townhomes WLG ph2 Official Notice 58004 FINAL.pdf
WRVI-Phase 4B awards 07-31-2020.pdf
13. T177 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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