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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING <br />HELD AUGUST 24, 1992 <br />(•14) BID AWARD FUEL STORAGE <br />Moors* sxplainsd that discussions with vendors has lead to their <br />recommendation of fiberglass below ground tanks. He noted the cost <br />difference is $4,300. <br />jabbour stated the fiberglass tanks will only cost $1,000 more. He <br />explained the original request was for an estimate on steel and <br />fiberglass tanks below ground. At that time, the fiberglass tanks <br />were bid at double the price of the steel tanks, but that bid was <br />based on retail figures. He said he advocated the above ground <br />tanks as the fiberglass tanks were prohibitive in cost. He recently <br />met with Gerhardson and the contractors. He stated the Council’s <br />main concern was the Impact of the tanks on the environment. The <br />contractor at that meeting recommended fiberglass below ground <br />tanks with safety precaution*. Jabbour asked why the safety <br />precautions were net included in the original bid, and he was told <br />that the bid was based on minimum standards in order to secure the <br />bid. He added the additional difference in cost is for the brine <br />solution and other safety features, which should be purchased for <br />either type of tank. He noted that all Target stores and the U.S. <br />Postal Service have removed their underground tanks. <br />It was moved by Jabbour, seconded by Mayor Peterson, to award the <br />fuel distribution system bid to Pump and Meter Company, for an <br />amount not to exceed $72,209.00, to include two fiberglass tank* <br />with brine solution and other safety features. Aye* 5, nay* 0. <br />(•IS) APPLICATION OF CERTIFIC TE OF PAYMENT •• <br />Jabbour stated that Boarman has told him that If the City keeps <br />requesting revisions, they will be charged for those revision*. <br />Qoetten asked about the $79,000 listed as a change order. <br />Jabbour explained that it was for soil corrections done at the <br />beginning of the project. <br />Goetten asked about the status of the contingency fund. <br />Moorse said he would brief the Council after the meeting with the <br />contractors the following day. <br />Jabbour asked that ail information pertaining to the project also <br />be sent to Charlie Kelley. <br />■4 <br />I