TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to advertise Contract 14-253-AF Diversion Channel for Flood Control Project on Midlothian Creek in Robbins, CSA, estimated cost between $7,582,033.00 and $9,187,250.00, Account 501-50000-645620, Requisition 1547234 (As Revised)
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Contract 14-253-AF Diversion Channel for Flood Control Project on Midlothian Creek in Robbins, CSA.
The purpose of this contract is to develop and install a diversion channel and culverts to divert flow through the future Robbins Stormwater Park from Midlothian Creek into the Calumet-Sag Channel in Robbins, Illinois. The proposed work includes construction of approximately 1,300 feet of diversion channel, installation of three culverts below the intersection of 135th Street and Claire Boulevard, replacement of existing stormwater infrastructure, and a new outfall to the Cal-Sag Channel.
It is estimated that 80 jobs will be created or saved as a result of award of this contract, with 21,175 man-hours of skilled trades utilized.
The engineers estimated cost for this contract is between $7,582,033.00 and $9,187,250.00. The estimated cost range will be stated in the advertisement for bids.
The bid deposit for this contract is $367,000.00.
The contract specifications require that all work commence 30 calendar days after approval of the contractor’s bond and shall be completed within 540 calendar days after approval of the contractor’s bond.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) 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), Small Business Enterprises (SBE), and Veteran-owned Business Enterprises (VBE) utilization goals. The MBE, WBE, SBE, and VBE utilization goals for this contract are: 20 percent MBE, 10 percent WBE, 10 percent SBE, and 3 percent VBE.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise October 21, 2020
Bid Opening December 1, 2020
Award February 18, 2021
Completion August 11, 2022
Funds are being requested in 2021 in the amount of $4,175,080.00 and 2022 in the amount of $3,806,007.00, in account 501-50000-645620, and are contingent on the Board of Commissioners’ approval of the District’s budget for those years.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to advertise Contract 14-253-AF.
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 September 3, 2020
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