TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 19, 2016
COMMITTEE ON Procurement
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to advertise Contract 10-237-3F Streambank Stabilization on Oak Lawn Creek, estimated cost $4,500,000.00, Account 401-50000-645720, Requisition 1380198
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Contract 10-237-3F Streambank Stabilization on Oak Lawn Creek.
The purpose of this contract is to protect 15 structures and infrastructure from active streambank erosion in Oak Lawn, Illinois. The District will construct approximately 1,200 linear feet of soldier pile and precast concrete panel retaining wall to stabilize the streambank of Oak Lawn Creek between Central Avenue and Massasoit Avenue. Trees and other plantings will be installed upon completion of the wall.
It is estimated that 45 jobs will be created by award of this project, with an estimated 12,075 man-hours of skilled trades being utilized.
The estimated cost for this contract is $4,500,000.00.
The bid deposit for this contract is $225,000.00.
The contract specifications require that all work shall be completed within 730 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 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, and 10 percent SBE.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise June 1, 2016
Bid Opening July 12, 2016
Award September 15, 2016
Completion September 15, 2018
Funds are available in Account 401-50000-645720.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to advertise Contract 10-237-3F.
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 May 19, 2016
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