TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF NOVEMBER 5, 2015
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to award Contract 15-721-21, Devon Instream Aerations Station Air Main Replacement, to Morrison Construction Company, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $353,060.00, Account 201-50000-645700, Requisition 1388402
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Dear Sir:
On September 3, 2015, the Board of Commissioners authorized the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to advertise for bids, Contract 15-721-21, Devon Instream Aerations Station Air Main Replacement.
In response to a public advertisement of September 9, 2015, a bid opening was held on October 6, 2015. The bid tabulation for this contract is:
MORRISON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. $353,060.00
INDEPENDENT MECHANICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. $354,000.00
IHC CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES, LLC $559,000.00
Seven hundred thirty-three (773) companies were notified of this contract being advertised and twenty-four (24) companies requested specifications.
Morrison Construction Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, is proposing to perform the contract in accordance with the specifications. The estimated cost for this contract is $360,000.00, placing their bid of $353,060.00, approximately 1.9 percent below the estimate.
The contractor shall complete all work within 90 days after approval of the Contractor’s Bond.
Morrison Construction Company, Inc., is in compliance with the Affirmative Action Ordinance, Revised 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 19.8 percent MBE, 14 percent WBE and the bidder offers MBE credits to satisfy SBE participation.
Morrison Construction Company, Inc., has executed the Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) certificate as required. It is anticipated that the following construction trades will be utilized on this contract: pipefitters, hoisters and laborers. The list of construction trades is not intended to confer any rights or jurisdiction upon any union or unions.
The contract will require approximately ten (10) people for the services.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to award Contract 15-721-21 to Morrison Construction Company, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $353,060.00, 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.
Funds are available in account 201-50000-645700.
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 November 5, 2015
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