The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-07-22
STRUCTURE CAN Be
BUILT Within Limit
SET BY Commission
Will Adopt AIternates to Bring
Proposals Within Amount
Available
HOLD EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commission and Architects to
Ponder Question Before
Making Decision

N. d. FIRM HAS CHANCE
E. A. Moline, jamestown, whose
bid of Sl,659,434 for the general
contract TO build the state capi-
toll building was second highest,
was understood Friday to be re-
ceiving consideration of the cap
itol building commission, meeting
in executive session.
Bids opened by the North Dakots
capitol commission Thursday show
clearly that the $2,O000 900 structure
can be built in accordance with the
plans and specifications and within
the appropriation set aside by the
legislature for the erection OF the
structure. the architects told the As
Press Friday.
The architects, Joseph Bell De-
Remer, Grand Forks, William Kurke
Fargo, and Col. Horatio Hackett, and
John Holabird of the firm of Hola-
bird and Root, associate architects
entire satisfaction with the
bids, stating that while the total Of
the low bids slightly exceeded the
appropriation, it was possible to take
advantage of certain altern ties
which would reduce the total of the
bids below the amount available
without detracting from the appear
ance OF the building or in any way
decreasing its practicability.
In Executive Session
Members of the commission anc
the architects were meeting in execu-
tive session Friday considering the
bids.
In making up the plans and speci-
fications for large structures it Il
usually customary to provide in the
Specifications certain alternate pro-
posals upon which the contractors
are requested to submit bids to pro-
vide information and prices to the
commission, for the consideration OF
various types of materials to be used
and for the determination of the
most economical expenditures of the
The specifications provide for a
The specifications provide for
guaranteed cost form of contract in
which the contractor guarantees to
erect the building at a certain cost,
without further expenditure to the
owner, unless changes or additions
are made. This is an assurance to
the commission that the final cost
Of the building will not exceed the
amount appropriated and will not
require further appropriations, the
architects explained.
It further provides that il the con-
tractor constructs the building at a
less cost than the amount Of bid,
that any savings will revert to the
owner. wholly or In part, as may be
agreed upon. 1t Is usual to divide
such savings, IS per cent to the
owners and Is per cent to the con-
tractor.
Must Have Permission
In this form of contract the con-
tractor cannot let any subcontract
or buy any material or hire any la
Dor without the written consent OF
the commission and architects. This
assures the North Dakota contrac-
tors. material men and labor a full
opportunity to submit bids, to have
such bids examined, discussed by the
commission and to have the fullest
opportunity to have their prices and
material thoroughly considered be-
fore any contract is let, the archi-
tects added.
1t is the intention Of the commits
sion and the desire of the architects
to favor North Dakota contractors.
labor and material wherever possible,
they said.
George A. Bangs, chairman Of the
commission stated that the money
spent in the construction OF the state
capitol should be spent within the
confines Of the state as far as DOS
sible.
Cost at $l,964,S3o
Low bidders for contracts for tina
construction of the new capitol build
Ing offered to build the structure at
q total cost of $1,964 $3.50, opening Of
bids revealed Thursday.
While this Is $l64,OO0 above the a ;.
100000 the capitol building conamis-
sion proposes to spend for construc-
ton. architects and members Of the
commission expressed satisfaction
with the bids. declaring contracts now
can be easily adjusted to come with
IN the sum the commission desires to
spend.
Horatio Hackett of the firm O.
Holabird and Root. Chicago, associate
architects, said the architects were
satisfied that practically all the spe-
cifications they outlined in the plans
can be met under the bids submitted.
The commission and architects
went into executive session after the
bids were read, to consider bids and
numerous alternatives. They expect
ed to take few days before awarding
contracts.
OF Is contracting firms bidding foR
the general contract, the Lindoff
Bichnell company, Chicago, was Low
with $1.575, 900.
Low bidders for other contracts
were:
Hid u Questioned
Plumbing, drainage. and gas piplne,
IL. w. Darrath, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
$62,725. The bid. however, was oues-
toned because Of tho ccmpany,s tau
ure to submit proper bond. J. e
Canning, Willkton, N. D. was nexl
lowest with bid Of te7,1 400.
4 Heating and ventilatine-P. J. al.
, laher and Sons F1r1haulk Nina.
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