TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 2019
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to award Contract 11-186-3F, Addison Creek Reservoir, Bellwood, Illinois, to IHC Construction Companies, L.L.C., in an amount not to exceed $63,280,000.00, plus a five (5) percent allowance for change orders in an amount of $3,164,000.00, for a total amount not to exceed $66,444,000.00, Account 401-50000-645620, Requisition 1499034
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Dear Sir:
On August 2, 2018, the Board of Commissioners authorized the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to advertise for bids Contract 11-186-3F, Addison Creek Reservoir, Bellwood, Illinois.
In response to a public advertisement of October 3, 2018, a bid opening was held on December 11, 2018. The bid tabulation for this contract is:
IHC CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES, L.L.C. $63,280,000.00
KIEWIT INFRASTRUCTURE CO. $86,869,940.00
Eight hundred twenty-seven (827) companies were notified of this contract being advertised and one hundred forty-five (145) companies requested specifications.
IHC Construction Companies, L.L.C., the lowest responsible bidder, is proposing to perform the contract in accordance with the specifications. The estimated cost range for this contract is $90,972,570.00 to $110,124,690.00, placing their bid of $63,280,000.00 below the estimated cost range.
IHC Construction Companies, L.L.C., 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 20% MBE, 10% WBE, and bidder offers WBE credits to satisfy the SBE participation.
IHC Construction Companies, L.L.C., has executed the Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) Certificate as required. It is anticipated that the following trades will be utilized on this contract: carpenters, iron workers, laborers, operating engineers, electricians, and truck drivers. The list of construction trades is not intended to confer any rights or jurisdiction upon any union or unions.
The contract will require approximately six hundred thirty-three (633) 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 11-186-3F to IHC Construction Companies, L.L.C., in an amount not to exceed $63,280,000.00, plus a five (5) percent allowance for change orders in an amount of $3,164,000.00, for a total amount not to exceed $66,444,000.00, 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.
The contract will commence upon approval of the Contractor’s Bond and all work will be completed within 1,125 calendar days.
Funds are available in Account 401-50000-645620.
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 January 24, 2019
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