Operating Engineers, Local 77, Suitland, Md., hired Savitz Cos. as its...

Operating Engineers, Local 77, Suitland, Md., hired Savitz Cos. as its consulting actuary, said William P. Dale, partner in the law firm of McChesney & Dale, which represents the $130 million pension fund. Incumbent Watson Wyatt was allowed to rebid, but the firm insisted that the plan indemnify it from losses in excess of a stipulated amount that might result from actuarial work; Mr. Dale said that was "a factor that was considered in making the switch.”