TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 21, 2015
COMMITTEE ON Procurement
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to advertise Contract 10-884-AF Flood Control Project for Upper Salt Creek, estimated cost $1,450,973.00, Account 401-50000-645620, Requisition 1382552
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Contract 10-884-AF Flood Control Project for Upper Salt Creek.
The purpose of this contract is to reduce flood damages by diverting water via a storm sewer from the inundated area south of Dundee Road to an outfall into the Arlington Heights Branch of the Upper Salt Creek south of Cherry Brook Village in the Village of Palatine. The proposed project includes approximately 1,100 linear feet of storm sewer, a berm, and check valves, and will provide flood control benefits to 18 multi-family housing units.
It is estimated that 15 jobs will be created or saved as a result of award of this contract with an estimated 3,459 man-hours of skilled trades utilized.
The estimated cost for this contract is $1,450,973.00.
The bid deposit for this contract is $73,000.00.
The contract specifications require that all work be completed in 370 calendar days after the approval of the contractor's bond. Liquidated damages are $1,000.00 for each calendar day beyond the specified date for substantial completion and $200.00 for each calendar day beyond the specified date for final completion.
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, and 10% SBE.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise June 10, 2015
Bid Opening July 14, 2015
Award September 17, 2015
Completion September 21, 2016
Funds are available in Account 401-50000-645620.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to advertise Contract 10-884-AF.
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 May 21, 2015
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