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126 BOARD OF TRUSTEES [October 22
On motion of Mr. Bissell, these contracts were awarded as recommended,
and the Comptroller and Secretary of the Board were authorized
to execute the same; and assignments of $156,000 from the General
Reserve Fund and $9,000 from laundry operations reserves were made
and allocated to the various contracts for purposes as specified. This
action was taken by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Bissell, Mr. Herrick,
Mrs. Holt, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Livingston, Mr. Megran, Mr. Swain,
Mrs. Watkins; no, none; absent, Mr. Nickell, Mr. Stratton; not voting,
Mr. Williamson.
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
Mr. Livingston suggested that in the future all recommendations for
the employment of architects and engineers on University building
projects be submitted to the appropriate committee of the Board of
Trustees for its consideration before being presented to the Board.
Although not offered as a motion, this suggestion was accepted for
record, and the Secretary of the Board was requested to notify all University
officers concerned. President Megran designated the Committee
on Buildings and Grounds for this purpose.
CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES ON ABBOTT POWER
PLANT ADDITION AND UTILITY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
(20) Sargent and Lundy, Engineers, Chicago, designed the Abbott Power Plant
and the major portion of the utility distribution systems. Their services have been
highly satisfactory, and it is desirable that they be employed as engineers to design
the Abbott Power Plant addition and extensions of the utility distribution systems
proposed for the 1957-59 biennium according to the following terms and instructions
:
Abbott Power Plant Addition. Prepare specifications, take bids, analyze bids,
and submit recommendations prior to July I, 1957, for purchase of the major items
of equipment, viz., turbine, condenser, and cooling tower which will determine
ultimate design of the addition. Charges for services will be based on salaries and
wages paid for engineering and drafting work, plus 100 per cent thereof for
commission, plus cost of clerical and stenographic services and incidental expenses
incurred by Sargent and Lundy. In the event of termination of contract before
completion at the request of the University, Sargent and Lundy will bill the
University for services on the above basis. If funds are available and the University
approves proceeding with the project, Sargent and Lundy will enter into its
usual engineering service agreement with- the University at the same rates as
under the present agreement and credit the University with one-half of the 100
per cent overhead charges referred to above.
Utility Distribution Systems. Furnish complete engineering services as requested
for extensions of the utility distribution systems, including preparation of
plans and specifications, taking of bids, analyzing bids, and submitting recommendations
prior to July 1, 1957, for award of contracts for the two extensions of the
systems which are required for the minimum program now proposed, viz.,
a. Extension of steam tunnel and piping from the intersection of Gregory
Drive and Oak Street, south on Oak Street to Peabody Drive extended,
and east on Peabody Drive to intersection with existing tunnel at Euclid
Street.
b. Construction of a new 2,000 KVA load center at or in the vicinity of the
intersection of Peabody Drive and First Street; underground duct to
Stadium Drive; installation of a normal feeder cable and a reserve feeder
cable from the load center to Abbott Power Plant; switchgear at Abbott
Power Plant; and transfer of Law Building and Stadium cables to the
new load center.
Engineering services furnished prior to July 1, 1957, for the foregoing work
will be charged on the same basis as specified for the Abbott Power Plant addition.