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feelings/misunderstandings. She did not want that to happen here <br />and that was why it was brought up. <br />John Binkley of Edlund & Dritenbas Architects understood the <br />concern and wanted to give some background on the Fellsmere project <br />to clarify what had occurred. <br />Mr. Binkley began to explain that the project was originally <br />budgeted at $211,000. <br />Public Works Director Jim Davis interrupted Mr. Binkley saying <br />that Commissioner Adams was referring to the basketball court <br />which, while it did not specify a sole source, contained an "or <br />equal" in the contract documents. However, the architects felt <br />that the product of the alternate supplier that the contractor <br />requested did not have an "equal" product. <br />Mr. Binkley agreed. Lakehold Products was specified, but an <br />equal product could be used. <br />Commissioner Adams commented that by finding the product not <br />equal, then it became sole source. While she did not want to <br />belabor the issue, she did want it known that she did not want the <br />same thing to occur. <br />Mr. Binkley understood the concerns and gave assurances that <br />they would not specify any sole source items, but make sure that <br />the best possible product at the best deal is --secured. <br />Commissioner Adams commended him on his work and reminded the <br />Board that this was the group that had done -such a fine job on the <br />fire station. <br />THE CHAIRMAN CALLED THE QUESTION and the motion <br />carried unanimously. <br />AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE <br />OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD <br />ROUND ISLAND OCEANSIDE PARK IMPROVEMENTS - <br />PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES <br />1D N 10 ' - 1 yk IUYO : : A <br />The Board reviewed a Memorandum of March 31, 1997: <br />37 <br />April 8, 1997 <br />