TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 7, 2019
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to advertise Contract 19-660-11 Agricultural Fieldside Mowing Services at Fulton County, Illinois, estimated cost $220,000.00, Account 101-66000-612420, Requisition 1516173
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Agricultural Fieldside Mowing Services at Fulton County, Illinois at the request of the Maintenance and Operations Department.
The purpose of this contract is to provide agricultural fieldside mowing services for approximately 1,600 acres at the District’s Prairie Plan Site located in Fulton County, Illinois, for a six month period, approximately April through November, depending on growth conditions. All work shall be completed as specified and ordered by the Engineer, and performed in accordance with good horticultural practices.
The estimated cost for this contract is $220,000.00.
The bid deposit for this contract is $11,000.00.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) and The Affirmative Action Ordinance, Revised Appendix D will not be included in this contract because of the limited availability of MBE/WBE participants in Fulton County, Illinois.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise March 27, 2019
Bid Opening April 9, 2019
Award April 18, 2019
Completion December 31, 2019
Funds are available in Account 101-66000-612420.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to advertise Contract 19-660-11.
Requested, John P. Murray, Director of Maintenance and Operations, EJS:SO’C:MAG:JR
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 March 7, 2019