9-2-26 Board Of Works

The City of Gary Board of Public Works and Safety held a meeting on September 2, 2026, where several procurement and contracting matters were addressed. The board approved a professional services agreement with American Structure Point for design and right-of-way acquisition services related to the 15th Avenue Gate reconstruction project, not to exceed $25,000. They also approved requests to advertise for quotes on electrical and plumbing maintenance and repair services at the closed sanitary landfill for the 2026-2027 period. Additionally, the board ratified a contract with Com Systems for financial system improvements to enhance payroll processing. A resolution was passed to approve a revised purchase from WITech Golf Supply for golf equipment totaling approximately $8,798. Claims totaling over $171,000 and upcoming claims of nearly $965,000 were approved for payment. Notably, the board approved a new salt procurement contract with Midwest Salt LLC under a state Qualified Purchasing Agreement for 10,000 tons of treated bulk salt at $164 per ton, totaling about $1.6 million, reflecting a price increase from previous contracts due to supplier shortages. The meeting also included routine approvals of meeting minutes and grant agreements.