TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 7, 2014
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to advertise Contract 14-254-3F Blue Island Green Infrastructure Project, estimated cost $413,904.00, Account 401-50000-645690, Requisition 1382871
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Contract 14-254-3F Blue Island Green Infrastructure Project.
The project entails constructing Green Infrastructure (GI) in the City of Blue Island (City). The GI will be constructed in an area within the City that consistently experiences flooding damages and will consist of bioswales, rain gardens, and permeable pavement. The green infrastructure components will be strategically placed to capture run-off flowing from the streets and alleys in critical areas. Attached for your reference is a site plan.
The project is expected to be completed in 2014. The District will seek credit for this project under the Green Infrastructure requirements of the Consent Decree, subject to approval by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
It is estimated that four jobs will be created during this construction project.
The estimated cost for this contract is not to exceed $413,904.00.
The bid deposit for this contract is $21,000.00.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement will be included in this contract.
The Affirmative Action Interim Ordinance Appendix D will be included in this contract. The type of work to be performed under the contract is within the "General and Heavy Construction" category for establishing Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBE), Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE) and/or Small Business Enterprises (SBE) utilization goals. The MBE, WBE and/or SBE utilization goals for this contract are: 20% MBE, 10% WBE, and10% SBE.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise August 12, 2014
Bid Opening September 2, 2014
Award September 23, 2014
Completion December 31, 2014
Funds are available in Account 401-50000-645690
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to advertise the Contract 14-254-3F Blue Island Green Infrastructure Project.
Requested, Catherine A. O'Connor, Director of Engineering, WSS:JPM
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
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 August 7, 2014
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