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Mr. Gotwald emphasized that we still need a signed written set of complete plans from Krueger. Mr. L'Allier asked if the bid included the painting and was told "no ", that this would be an addition of $200 -$300. Mr. Krueger was told to put the baseshoe molding in the bid; this could be installed after the carpeting. Mr. Krueger stated that Rivard has an engineer who will put in all the requested fixtures for the whole job. There was more discussion on the liner in the garage as well as on the canopies and gutters, which the Council felt were unnecessary. Mr. Coyle stated that they would add $634 if they used the fibreglas insulating panel and would deduct $2,160 for not using the liner, which would save about. Mr. Coyle also showed the Council their various roof panels; the superior in colored or aluminum would cost $1,208 more than the standard roof. A charge of 1- 1 /2fi /sq. ft. would be charged for the 20 -year guarantee on the roof. However, they would only guarantee the regular roof for 1 year, feeling that a leak would show up in that time. Mr. Krueger stated that Midwest Erectors would put up the building, not Balco. Mr. Coyle stated that the contractor was then responsible for everything except material. On questioning by Mr. Bohjanen, Mr. Krueger stated that he himself has never put up a steel building. Mr. Gotwald felt it was not very attractive to be involved with so many peiple, because of responsibility and guarantee for things like roof leakage. There was discussion on the air conditioning which the Council wanted on the ground, using a double pipe system overhead. Mr. Gotwald pointed out that the Krueger bid did not net the specs in this case. Mr. Skoglund was told to check with their contractor to get the bid amount on the changes in air conditioning and report this to the Clerk, since they must conform with the specs; otherwise the whole thing would have to be rebid. Mr. Locher stated that there was nothing wrong with filling in where something was inadequate in the bid, but he questioned the guarantee between Midwest and Krueger. There was more discussion on this. Mr. Coyle stated that in the 900 -1000 buildings Balco has erected, they had had no structural failure yet. Mr. Gotwald countered that the taxpayers expect this building to last for 50 years. The Krueger lump sum bid of $83,807.00 minus the deduction of $821 for 26 gauge plus the addition of $2,200 for sidewalks, etc. gives a net bid of $85,436. Mr. Gotwald noted that the painting had not been included in the Mattson bid, so the $250 was deducted from Krueger's leaving $85,186. The difference in the two bids is $1,818 with Krueger higher than Mattson. However,' any addition for the change in the air conditioning will increase the difference. Mr. L'Allier wondered if Krueger would have to proceed with the extra work to make the required written specs, but noted that the decision would not be made tonight but at Monday's meeting when it is on the agenda. There was more discussion on the guarantee; Mr. Coyle stated that Butler will match any other company's guarantee. Mr. L'Allier commented that there was really no difference in this then, although there was in the contractor's guarantee. Mr. L'Allier stated that one other thing had come up; namely, that the bond funds invested in 'Treasury bills had matured and should be reinvested. After discussion on how to pay the contractor, Mr. Bohjanen moved to reinvest the funds having the first third of the bid amount come to maturity on the last day of August, the second third on the last day of September and the balance of the bunds on the last day of October. Also, it should be arranged so that the bank notifies the Clerk immediately when the funds mature; if they are not needed at that date, then