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Memorial Hospital. The mechanical contractor who received the award of the low bid, Smith Air
Conditioning, has stated they were unable to get a performance bond to do the work. In checking the
next low bid, it was found that this bidder was unsuitable for the work. It is therefore the
recommendation of the Iredell Memorial Hospital Board that the third bidder, Community Heating &
Plumbing, be awarded the contract in the amount of $589,160 for this work.
The bidders for the work ari as follows (listed on o. 765 of Minute Book III.):
Community Heating & Plumbing $589,160
Metrolina Mechanical Inc. $533,797
Smith Air Conditioning $448,546
$469,905 (with 41% contingency)
MOTION from Commissioner Murdock to award the contract for the mechanical work to Community
Heating & Plumbing in the amount of $589,160. Second from Commissioner Crosswhite.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION RECEIVED FROM THE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF IREDELL COUNTY: Chairman
Hedrick announced that a certificate of recognition from the captioned organization has been re-
ceived by the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. He passed the certificate to the Clerk for the
County records. Commissioner Murdock requested that it be framed and placed in the meeting room.
SUB -DIVISION PLAT, BEARSF00T BAY: This plat was approved at the meeting of the board at the
April 7, 1987 meeting of the board. Because of a technicality, approval is again being requested by
the board.
MOTION from Commissioner Murdock to approve the Bearsfoot Bay Sub -division plat.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
ADDITIONAL SHERIFF'S VEHICLE TO BE PURCHASED UNDER BID:The county manager informed the board
that one of the new sheriff's cars had burned and was totally lost through the incident. The vehicle
is being replaced by Ford Motor Company at no charge to the County because the faulty wiring is a
factory defect.
In addition one of the older cars has been wrecked and repair is not feasible. There is no
replacement vehicle available. Under the bid arrangement a provision was made to purchase additio-
nal cars during the year at the bid price, which was $11,810.40 plus $1,000 for paint to match the
other marked cars. It is recommended that the Board expend $12,810.40 for an additional vehicle
under the bid price.
The wrecked vehicle will be disposed of through the sale of surplus property at a later date.
MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to concur with Sheriff Lloyd's request and purchase the
vehicle at the previous bid price.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
ITEMS FOR JUNE 2 AGENDA: Mr. Deal advised the board of the appointment of five members to
serve on the Fire District Board for the County. The members appointed must live in the fire
district, he said. This item will be on the agenda for June 2nd.
BUDGET WORK SESSIONS PLANNED: Chairman Hedrick inquired about setting dates for the FY 1987-88
budget sessions. Mr. Deal was asked to set some dates and present them to the board.
RECREATION GRANTS DISCUSSED: Chairman Hedrick said he had received letters about recreation
grants being elmininated from the budget in the new fiscal year. He asked the either the recrea-
tion director, Mr. Jim Wall, or the county manager write letters and explain this matter.
ADJOURN: MOTION from Commissioner Ostwalt to adjourn the meeting. Time: 8:50 p.m. Next
meeting: June 2, 1987, 7:30 p.m., Agricultural Center Conference Rooms 1 and 2, Statesville, NC.
APPROVED:,1d7
L;Ierk to the Board
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