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BOARD OF T R U S T E E S

[June 19

phase of the subsurface excavation now has been completed and the additional cost has been established at $58,374. Accordingly, the president reports the transfer of that sum from the project contingency to the contract of Bongi Cartage, Inc.

II

On March 21, 1979, the board authorized the employment of Pepper Construction Company, Chicago, for the professional construction management services for the Pavilion. Earlier, the board had authorized the employment of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Chicago, for the professional services required in connection with the design and construction of the project. The agreement with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill contemplated that tests required in connection with the excavation, poured-in-place concrete, pre-cast concrete, and structural steel be conducted as a reimbursable expense. Proposals were solicited by the construction manager in accord with the specifications established by the architect. The cost of the tests will be on a unit price basis but at a total cost not to exceed $66,300. It is recommended that these tests be coordinated by Pepper Construction Company, the construction manager for the project. Accordingly, the president of the University, with the concurrence of the appropriate administrative officers, recommends that the contract with Pepper Construction Company be increased at a total cost not to exceed $66,300 in order that the firm, may be reimbursed for testing work.

Ill

On March 17, 1980, bids were received for structural steel, trusses, and joists. On March 20, 1980, the trustees awarded a construction contract for that work to Mississippi Valley Structural Steel Company, Decatur. The design of the steel overhead rigging was not complete and, therefore, not included in the bids received. The design of the overhead rigging now is complete and the contractor has submitted a proposal of $46,600 for this work. The proposal has been evaluated by the architect and construction manager and is considered reasonable. Accordingly, as provided by the Illinois Purchasing Act, subject to the approval of the Capital Development Board, the president of the University with the concurrence of the appropriate administrative officers, recommends that the contract with Mississippi Valley Structural Steel Company be increased in the amount of $46,600 for the overhead steel rigging. Funds are available from the proceeds of the sale of University of Illinois Auxiliary Facilities System Revenue Bonds, Series N . (All of the changes described above are within the contingency established in the approved project budget.)

Contracts for Modifications to Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Electrical Systems in the 400-412 South Peoria Street Building, Chicago Circle

(35) The president of the University, with the concurrence of appropriate administrative officers, recommends award of the following contracts for modifications to plumbing, fire protection, and electrical systems in the building at 400-412 South Peoria Street, Chicago, the award in each case being to the low bidder on its base bid plus acceptance of all alternates requested. Division II — Plumbing and Fire M. J. Corboy Co., Chicago Protection Base Bid Add. Alt. 1 $134 000 7 200 $141 200