TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 1, 2014
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to award Contract 06-158-3S, Des Plaines River Intercepting Sewer Rehabilitation, SSA, to Kenny Construction Company, in an amount not to exceed $13,260,672.00, plus a five (5) percent allowance for change orders, in an amount of $663,033.60, for a total amount not to exceed $13,923,705.60, Account 401-50000-645700, Requisition 1362017
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Dear Sir:
On July 11, 2013, the Board of Commissioners authorized the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to advertise for bids, 06-158-3S, Des Plaines River Intercepting Sewer Rehabilitation, SSA.
In response to a public advertisement of January 22, 2014, a bid opening was held on March 18, 2014. The bid tabulation for this contract is:
KENNY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY $13,260,672.00
SPINIELLO COMPANIES $16,632,772.00
SAK CONSTRUCTION, LLC $16,987,775.00
Six hundred and thirty-three (633) companies were notified of this contract being advertised and sixty-one (61) companies requested specifications.
Kenny Construction Company, the lowest responsible bidder, is proposing to perform the contract in accordance with the specifications.
The estimated cost for this contract was $11,600,000.00, placing the bid of $13,260,672.00, approximately 14.3 percent above the estimate.
Kenny Construction Company is in compliance with the Affirmative Action Interim Ordinance Appendix D as indicated on the attached report. The Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) utilization goals for this contract are 10 percent Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and/or Women Business Enterprise (WBE) and 10 percent Small Business Enterprise (SBE).
Kenny Construction Company has executed the Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) certificate as required. It is anticipated that all construction trades, with the exception of boilermaker, brick mason, construction machinist, elevator constructor, iron worker ornamental, marble setter and terrazzo worker, will be utilized on this contract. The list of construction trades is not intended to confer any rights or jurisdiction upon any union or unions.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to award 06-158-3S, to Kenny Construction Company in an amount not to exceed $13,260,672.00, plus a five (5) percent allowance for change orders, in an amount of $663,033.60, for a total amount not to exceed $13,923,705.60, subject to the contractor furnishing a performance bond in form satisfactory to the Law Department and approved by the Director of Procurement and Materials Management.
The tentative start date of this contract is May 1, 2014, which is 14 days after award, and estimated completion date is 600 days after approval of Contractor's Bond.
Funds are available in Account 401-50000-645700.
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management, DAL:SEB:cm
Respectfully Submitted, Barbara J. McGowan, Chairman, Committee on Procurement
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for May 1, 2014
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