TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19, 2015
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to advertise Contract 11-052-3F, Streambank Stabilization Project for the West Fork of the North Branch of the Chicago River, estimated cost $448,752.00, Account 401-50000-645720, Requisition 1409350
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Contract 11-052-3F, Streambank Stabilization Project for the West Fork of the North Branch of the Chicago River.
The purpose of this contact is to protect structures and infrastructure from active streambank erosion in Northbrook, Illinois. The District will construct a masonry gravity retaining wall on the West Fork of the North Branch of the Chicago River behind residences on Fair Lane, south of Dundee Road. After installation of the retaining wall, riprap will be placed for end and toe protection and disturbed areas will be seeded.
It is estimated that 5 jobs will be created by award of this project, with 1,761 man-hours of skilled trades being utilized.
The estimated cost for this contract is $448,752.00.
The bid deposit for this contract is $23,000.00.
The contract specifications require that all work shall be completed within 370 calendar days after 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 Ordinance, Revised 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 percent MBE, 10 percent WBE, and10 percent SBE.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise January 13, 2016
Bid Opening February 23, 2016
Award April 21, 2016
Completion April 26, 2017
Funds are being requested in 2016, in Account 401-50000-645720, and are contingent on the Board of Commissioners' approval of the District's budget for that year.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to advertise Contract 11-052-3F.
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 November 19, 2015
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