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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[October 22

On motion of Mr. Bissell, these contracts were awarded as recommended, and the Comptroller and Secretary of the Board were authorized to execute the same; and assignments of $156,000 from the General Reserve Fund and $9,000 from laundry operations reserves were made and allocated to the various contracts for purposes as specified. This action was taken by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Bissell, Mr. Herrick, Mrs. Holt, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Livingston, Mr. Megran, Mr. Swain, Mrs. Watkins; no, none; absent, Mr. Nickell, Mr. Stratton; not voting, Mr. Williamson.

ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Mr. Livingston suggested that in the future all recommendations for the employment of architects and engineers on University building projects be submitted to the appropriate committee of the Board of Trustees for its consideration before being presented to the Board. Although not offered as a motion, this suggestion was accepted for record, and the Secretary of the Board was requested to notify all University officers concerned. President Megran designated the Committee on Buildings and Grounds for this purpose.

CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES ON ABBOTT POWER PLANT ADDITION A N D UTILITY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS (20) Sargent and Lundy, Engineers, Chicago, designed the Abbott Power Plant and the major portion of the utility distribution systems. Their services have been highly satisfactory, and it is desirable that they be employed as engineers to design the Abbott Power Plant addition and extensions of the utility distribution systems proposed for the 1957-59 biennium according to the following terms and instructions : Abbott Power Plant Addition. Prepare specifications, take bids, analyze bids, and submit recommendations prior to July I, 1957, for purchase of the major items of equipment, viz., turbine, condenser, and cooling tower which will determine ultimate design of the addition. Charges for services will be based on salaries and wages paid for engineering and drafting work, plus 100 per cent thereof for commission, plus cost of clerical and stenographic services and incidental expenses incurred by Sargent and Lundy. In the event of termination of contract before completion at the request of the University, Sargent and Lundy will bill the University for services on the above basis. If funds are available and the University approves proceeding with the project, Sargent and Lundy will enter into its usual engineering service agreement with- the University at the same rates as under the present agreement and credit the University with one-half of the 100 per cent overhead charges referred to above. Utility Distribution Systems. Furnish complete engineering services as requested for extensions of the utility distribution systems, including preparation of plans and specifications, taking of bids, analyzing bids, and submitting recommendations prior to July 1, 1957, for award of contracts for the two extensions of the systems which are required for the minimum program now proposed, viz., a. Extension of steam tunnel and piping from the intersection of Gregory Drive and Oak Street, south on Oak Street to Peabody Drive extended, and east on Peabody Drive to intersection with existing tunnel at Euclid Street. b . Construction of a new 2,000 K V A load center at or in the vicinity of the intersection of Peabody Drive and First Street; underground duct to Stadium Drive; installation of a normal feeder cable and a reserve feeder cable from the load center to Abbott Power Plant; switchgear at Abbott Power P l a n t ; and transfer of Law Building and Stadium cables to the new load center. Engineering services furnished prior to July 1, 1957, for the foregoing work will be charged on the same basis as specified for the Abbott Power Plant addition.