HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/07/1984 FINANCE OOMMITThE MEETING
May 7, 1984
The following bids were reviewed for renovating second floor of City
Hall (Transportation Program Office Area partitions):
Bidder Bid
Matt Parrott & Son Co. $1 ,865.45
Lincoln's Office Supply Co. $2,037.20
Office Concepts Ltd. $2,416.81
The City Engineer recommended that the low bid of Matt Parrott & Son
Company in the amount of $1 ,865.45 be accepted. It was moved by
Getty, seconded by Klinger that the above recommendation be approved.
Motion carried.
The following bids were reviewed for renovation to the second floor
of City Hall for the Transportation Program Manager area:
Bidder Bid
Prairie Construction Co. , Inc. $3,059.00
Willie D. Harrington $4,375.00
Cardinal Construction Co. $3,195.00
Daniels Home Improvement & Const. Co. $4,375.00
It was moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger to approve the low bid of
Prairie Construction Co. , Inc. Motion carried.
The following bids were reviewed for four (4) sets of uniforms for
Motor Vehicle Parking Facilities:
Bidder Bid
Robins Discount Surplus $380.00
Sears Catalog ($387.78) $409.04
City Laundering Co. $319.02
Prior to discussion on this matter, it was moved by Getty, seconded
by Klinger to delay action on this matter until the end of the
meeting to allow time for a legal opinion on acceptance of lowest
bids. Motion carried.
It was moved by Klinger, seconded by Getty to authorize the Police
Department Records Division to take bids on a leased copy machine.
Motion carried.
The request of the Police Department to enter into a contractual
agreement with the State of Iowa Department of General Services,
Division of Communications to develop equipment and maintenance
specifications for radio communications equipment was reviewed. It
was moved by Getty, seconded by Klinger that authorization be given
to enter into said contract. Motion carried.
It was moved by Klinger, seconded by Getty to authorize the taking of
bids for hoists for use by Central Garage at City Hall Annex (Police
Department vehicle maintenance area). Motion carried.
The following bids were reviewed for an auctioneer for the City's
Public Auction to be held May 12, 1984:
Bidder Bid
Lester Schares Auction Service .0025% of gross sales
Conrad Doan .9% of gross sales
Dick Backes Auctioneer 2.5% of gross sales
C.L. Hoffman, Dyer Reiners,
H.S. Whity Burns 5% of gross sales
It was moved by Getty, seconded by Dowie to accept the low bid of
Lester Schares. Motion carried.
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The purchase of uniforms for the Motor Vehicle Parking Facilities was
brought to the floor for discussion. The Assistant City Attorney
stated that the City must accept the lowest responsible bid, as
contained in the specifications. It was moved by Getty, seconded by
Klinger that the low bid of City Laundering Company be accepted.
Motion carried.
Hugh Field, Chairman of the Greyhound Dog Racing Task Force, updated
the Committee on the application process. He stated that two (2)
possible alternatives for financing were being considered. The first
with General Obligation Bonds, which would require an election, and
second method was a simple assessment bond procedure which does not
require a referendum.
With no further business before the Committee, the meeting
adjourned.
Larry P. Burger
City Clerk/Auditor