TRAVAUX INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · April 14, 2022
Minutes
P.O. Box 324
City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI
53201-0324
Meeting Minutes
TRAVAUX INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Willie L. Hines, Jr., President, Grady L. Crosby, Daniel
McCarthy, Mark Wagner, Eugene R. Guszkowski, Ald. Khalif
Rainey, Atty. Kimberly Hurtado, Eugene Manzanet, and Joan
Zepecki
Thursday, April 14, 2022 3:00 PM Virtual Conference Call-in: (877) 309-2073
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Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 3:12 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: 6 - McCarthy, Wagner, Hines, Jr., Manzanet, Hurtado, Guskowski
Excused: 3 - Rainey, Crosby, Zepecki
1. T262 Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held on March 24, 2022
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: Travaux Minutes for 3-34-2022_Final
A motion was made by Dan McCarthy, seconded by Eugene Manzanet, that
this Motion be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 6- McCarthy Wagner Hines, Jr. Manzanet Hurtado Guskowski
No 0
Excused 3- Zepecki Rainey Crosby
2. T263 Resolution approving an award of contract to increase the amount to
Travaux, Inc. (Milwaukee, WI) to be the Construction Manager as
Constructor for the Townhomes at Carver in an amount not to exceed $
7.4 million
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: Carver Project Description
Carver Sources and Uses_9%_S U-2022.03.23
Carver G703
Fernando Aniban, HACM’s Chief Financial Officer, gave a summary of the Rental
Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Project Description for the Townhomes at Carver,
provided with the agenda. Mr. Aniban informed the Board that this project will be
closing at the end of May 2022 and construction starting in June 2022, with plans to
rehab 10 units each month. Mr. Aniban also explained the temporary relocation for
existing residents, giving the residents the option to return after rehab, or be issued a
voucher to relocate permanently to another housing unit.
A motion was made by Eugene Manzanet, seconded by Dan McCarthy, that
this Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 6- McCarthy Wagner Hines, Jr. Manzanet Hurtado Guskowski
No 0
Excused 3- Zepecki Rainey Crosby
3. T264 Resolution approving an award of contract to Oostburg Concrete
Products Incorporated (Oostburg, WI) for concrete footings and
foundations for Phase 4A Townhomes (Westlawn Renaissance VII) at
Westlawn Gardens Phase 2, in the amount of $558,808.00, Official
Notice 58071
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: Oostburg Concrete Products Inc- Bid Tab 58071
Warren Jones, Travaux, Inc.’s Vice President of Construction, stated Oostburg was
the sole respondent to this bid and has satisfactorily performed similar work for
Travaux. He noted that Oostburg is a 17% Minority Business Enterprise, and has
agreed to working with staff to meet the Section 3 rule guidelines
A motion was made by Eugene Manzanet, seconded by Dan McCarthy, that
this Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 6- McCarthy Wagner Hines, Jr. Manzanet Hurtado Guskowski
No 0
Excused 3- Zepecki Rainey Crosby
4. T265 Resolution approving an award of contract to Dodge and Sons Builders
LLC (Brookfield, WI), for drywall for Phase 4A Townhomes (Westlawn
Renaissance VII) at Westlawn Gardens Phase 2, in the amount of
$1,713,544.00, Official Notice 58072
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: Dodge and Sons Builders LLC - Bid Tab 58072
Warren Jones, Travaux, Inc.’s Vice President of Construction, informed the Board that
Dodge and Sons Builders LLC was the lowest bidder and has satisfactorily performed
similar work for Travaux. Dodge and Sons is a 100% Veteran-Owned Business and
has a goal of 25% Emerging Business Enterprise contracting. Directors discussed the
amount of the variance between the bids and the actual cost estimate.
A motion was made by Dan McCarthy, seconded by Eugene Manzanet, that
this Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 6- McCarthy Wagner Hines, Jr. Manzanet Hurtado Guskowski
No 0
Excused 3- Zepecki Rainey Crosby
5. T266 Resolution approving an award of contract to Roman’s Grading Service
Incorporated (Franksville, WI), for excavation for Phase 4A Townhomes
(Westlawn Renaissance VII) at Westlawn Gardens Phase 2, in the
amount of $423,000.00, Official Notice 58074
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: Romans Grading Service Inc. - Bid Tab 58074
Warren Jones, Travaux, Inc.’s Vice President of Construction, conveyed to the Board
that Roman’s Grading Service Incorporated was the lowest responding bidder. Travaux
checked references and verified the information submitted by Roman’s. They are not
certified as an Emerging Business Enterprise (EBE) for the State of Wisconsin.
Directors discussed the EBE participation of both bidders on this contract.
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 6- McCarthy Wagner Hines, Jr. Manzanet Hurtado Guskowski
No 0
Excused 3- Zepecki Rainey Crosby
6. T267 Resolution approving an award of contract to JMarincic LLC (Lannon,
WI), for concrete slab-on-grade and stoops for Phase 4A Townhomes
(Westlawn Renaissance VII) at Westlawn Gardens Phase 2, in the
amount of $531,000.00, Official Notice 58084
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: JMarincic LLC - Bid Tab 58084
Warren Jones, Travaux, Inc.’s Vice President of Construction, noted that JMarincic
has done similar work for Travaux in the past satisfactorily and is capable of
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performing the work outlined in bidding documents. Mr. Jones mentioned that
JMarincic is not certified as an Emerging Business Enterprise in the State of
Wisconsin and has not identified a need to subcontract at this time. Directors
discussed the large difference between the bid amount versus the estimate. Kevin
Theissen, Travaux Inc.’s, Senior Project Manager, explained the variance in the
estimate done in January 2022 was in anticipation of rising costs in materials.
A motion was made by Eugene Manzanet, seconded by Dan McCarthy, that
this Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 6- McCarthy Wagner Hines, Jr. Manzanet Hurtado Guskowski
No 0
Excused 3- Zepecki Rainey Crosby
7. T268 Resolution approving an award of contract to Hurt Electric Incorporated
(Wauwatosa, WI) for electrical design assistance for Phase 4A
Townhomes (Westlawn Renaissance VII) at Westlawn Gardens Phase 2,
in an amount not to exceed $2,274,800,00, Official Notice 58096
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: Hurt Electric Inc - Bid Tab 58096 FINAL
Warren Jones, Travaux, Inc.’s Vice President of Construction, explained the
recommendation for this bid and how they came to the decision. Mr. Jones made note
that Hurt Electric confirmed they are able to perform the work, would add lead
electricians as needed and is a 100% Emerging Business Enterprise in the State of
Wisconsin. Mr. Jones answered Commissioner’s questions about the final contract
amount, explaining it will be determined when the contractor and the engineers agree
on the final wiring schematics
A motion was made by Dan McCarthy, seconded by Eugene Manzanet, that
this Travaux Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 6- McCarthy Wagner Hines, Jr. Manzanet Hurtado Guskowski
No 0
Excused 3- Zepecki Rainey Crosby
8. T269 Report from the President
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: ARPA Planned Use
President Hines stated that as we move out of the pandemic, and HACM and Travaux,
Inc. have taken on the properties formerly managed by Friends of Housing, HACM is
realigning its organizational structure. In addition, President Hines informed the Board
that Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs has joined the HACM Board of Commissioners.
Fernando Aniban, HACM’s Chief Financial Officer, summarized the American Rescue
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Plan Act document provided with the agenda and how those funds will be distributed.
Chair Wagner thanked the Board for their time and wished them a happy holiday.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Director Manzanet made a motion to adjourn the
meeting at 4:25 p.m. Director Guszkowski 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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Agenda
P.O. Box 324
City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI
53201-0324
Meeting Agenda
TRAVAUX INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Willie L. Hines, Jr., President, Grady L. Crosby, Daniel
McCarthy, Mark Wagner, Eugene R. Guszkowski, Ald. Khalif
Rainey, Atty. Kimberly Hurtado, Eugene Manzanet, and Joan
Zepecki
Thursday, April 14, 2022 3:00 PM Virtual Conference Call-in: (877) 309-2073
Access Code: 321-036-781#
To view the meeting materials electronically, please go to:
https://milwaukee.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?
ID=955249&GUID=AFD2CD63-F4E4-4662-B481-1DF7CEC2825D&Options=info|&Search=
Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities who
cannot access the meeting via phone. For additional information contact the Housing Authority ADA
Coordinator, Patricia Schmidtknecht at 414-286-5100, (FAX) 414-286-3456, (TDD) 414-286-3504 or by
writing to the Coordinator at 650 West Reservoir, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Call to Order
1. T262 Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held on March 24, 2022
Attachments: Travaux Minutes for 3-34-2022_Final
2. T263 Resolution approving an award of contract to increase the amount to
Travaux, Inc. (Milwaukee, WI) to be the Construction Manager as
Constructor for the Townhomes at Carver in an amount not to exceed $ 7.4
million
Attachments: Carver Project Description
Carver Sources and Uses_9%_S U-2022.03.23
Carver G703
3. T264 Resolution approving an award of contract to Oostburg Concrete Products
Incorporated (Oostburg, WI) for concrete footings and foundations for
Phase 4A Townhomes (Westlawn Renaissance VII) at Westlawn Gardens
Phase 2, in the amount of $558,808.00, Official Notice 58071
Attachments: Oostburg Concrete Products Inc- Bid Tab 58071
4. T265 Resolution approving an award of contract to Dodge and Sons Builders
LLC (Brookfield, WI), for drywall for Phase 4A Townhomes (Westlawn
Renaissance VII) at Westlawn Gardens Phase 2, in the amount of
$1,713,544.00, Official Notice 58072
Attachments: Dodge and Sons Builders LLC - Bid Tab 58072
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5. T266 Resolution approving an award of contract to Roman’s Grading Service
Incorporated (Franksville, WI), for excavation for Phase 4A Townhomes
(Westlawn Renaissance VII) at Westlawn Gardens Phase 2, in the amount
of $423,000.00, Official Notice 58074
Attachments: Romans Grading Service Inc. - Bid Tab 58074
6. T267 Resolution approving an award of contract to JMarincic LLC (Lannon, WI),
for concrete slab-on-grade and stoops for Phase 4A Townhomes
(Westlawn Renaissance VII) at Westlawn Gardens Phase 2, in the amount
of $531,000.00, Official Notice 58084
Attachments: JMarincic LLC - Bid Tab 58084
7. T268 Resolution approving an award of contract to Hurt Electric Incorporated
(Wauwatosa, WI) for electrical design assistance for Phase 4A
Townhomes (Westlawn Renaissance VII) at Westlawn Gardens Phase 2, in
an amount not to exceed $2,274,800,00, Official Notice 58096
Attachments: Hurt Electric Inc - Bid Tab 58096 FINAL
8. T269 Report from the President
Attachments: ARPA Planned Use
Roll Call
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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