TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 18, 2017
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to advertise Contract 14-263-3F, Melvina Ditch Reservoir Improvements, estimated cost between $18,835,767.37 and $22,801,192.08, Account 401-50000-645620, Requisition 1461610
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Contract 14-263-3F, Melvina Ditch Reservoir Improvements.
The purpose of this contract is to protect structures and infrastructure from flooding in Burbank and Oak Lawn, Illinois. In order to increase the stormwater storage volume, the District will expand the Melvina Ditch Reservoir. Pumping connections and overall operations will also be improved at the pump station. A new inlet spillway and an emergency overflow system will also be constructed to improve stormwater conveyance in and out of the reservoir. These reservoir improvements will reduce the risk of flooding for up to 430 residential properties and area roadways in storm events up to and including a 100-year event.
The engineers estimated cost for this contract is between $18,835,767.37 and $22,801,192.08. The estimated cost range will be stated in the advertisement for bids.
The bid deposit for this contract is $600,000.00.
The contract specifications require that all work shall be completed within 914 calendar days after approval of the contractor’s bond.
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 14, 2017
Bid Opening July 25, 2017
Award September 21, 2017
Completion March 9, 2020
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 14-263-3F.
Requested, Catherine A. O’Connor, Director of Engineering, WSS:JK
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 18, 2017
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