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_ OROldO COUNCIL P�EETING HELD JAI�UARY 12 , 1976 Page 9 <br /> � <br /> Searles moved, Butler seconded, to grant Odd � VARIANCES <br /> S, Rovick, 1055 [Jest Ferndale �'.oad, a lot area, width 1055 West I'erndale Road <br /> and street setback variances and also a variance from(Continued) <br /> �31,203o P�otion, Ayes (4) - Nays (0) , <br /> � <br /> � iir, Dick Benson, City Administrator, stated that BID At�1ARD <br /> the City of Orono advertised three successive 1976 Street ��Iaterials & <br /> ,� weeks for street materials and equipment Ec�uipment Rental <br /> rental bids with bid opening at 10v00 A, Me <br /> � i�ionday, January 5, 19760 <br /> � The enclosed tabulation contains a complete <br /> � accounting of all bids received and the re- <br /> comraended low bidders and alternates. <br /> � Tize accepted low bids for materials are determined <br /> �I by availability and location of materialso <br /> Traveling distance to a supplier is a considered <br /> f cost factor u�hen determining a low bid, <br /> _ 6°dhen renting equipment with an operator, we are <br /> � guided by the type, size of equipment and hourly <br /> rate, <br /> ! <br /> It is possible to award the low bid to more than <br /> � one contractor when considering materials and <br /> ec�uipmente In order to stimulate enthusiasm <br /> �for the following year's �aork, we make sure to <br /> � divide the work accordingly among these low <br /> bidders, <br /> � In the event the low bidder is not available, <br /> ,� the City reserves th� right to purchase from the <br /> next alternate. <br /> � <br /> I recommend that the City Council accepts and <br /> '� awards the tabulation of bidders as presented <br /> � for the calendar year 1976. <br /> � t�]elsh moved, Butler seconded, that the bids <br /> be awarded to the designated low bidders as <br /> `' shown on the tabulation sheets for 1976 street <br /> r�aterials and equipment rental. iTotion, <br /> r Ayes (4) - ilays (0) o <br /> • <br /> + Welsh rnovedo �3utler seconded, that Resolution RE50LUTIOi1 ;�658 <br /> ;#65�3, A Resolution Designating Appointments 1976 Appointments <br /> � For The Year 1976, be adoptedo P�otion, <br /> Ayes (4) - Nays (0) 0 <br /> a <br /> "Ir. Dick Benson, City Administrator, stated BID ATr7ARD <br /> _hate Insurance <br /> ,� "Please find attached a cover letter and bid <br /> analysis from [��illiam Peet, who was retained <br /> � as a consultant to evaluate the bids and <br /> specifications for our insurance package, <br /> � (Continued) <br />