TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 7, 2013
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to award Contract 12-368-2SR, Upper Des Plaines Intercepting Sewer 20C Rehabilitation, North Service Area, to Kenny Construction Company, in an amount not to exceed $1,948,488.00, Account 201-50000-645700, Requisition 1347929
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Dear Sir:
On September 20, 2012, the Board of Commissioners authorized the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to advertise for bids, Contract 12-368-2SR Upper Des Plaines Intercepting Sewer 20C Rehabilitation, North Service Area.
In response to a public advertisement of October 3, 2012, a bid opening was held on October 30, 2012. The sole bid was rejected as reported at the November 15, 2012 Board meeting.
At the January 3, 2013 Board meeting, the Board approved the request to increase the cost estimate of this contract as reported.
In response to a public re-advertisement of January 9, 2013, a bid opening was held on February 5, 2013. The bid tabulation for this contract is:
KENNY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY $1,948,488.00
INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES USA, INC. $1,979,011.00
Five hundred fifty-eight (558) companies were notified of this contract being advertised and forty-two (42) companies requested specifications.
Kenny Construction Company, the lowest responsible bidder, is proposing to perform the contract in accordance with the specifications. The estimated cost for this contract was $1,800,000.00, placing the bid of $1,948.488.00, approximately 8.25 percent above the estimate.
Kenny Construction Company is in compliance with the Revised Appendix D as indicated on the attached report. The protected class utilization for this contract is 0 percent Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), 10 percent Women Business Enterprise, and the bidder offers WBE participation to satisfy the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal.
Kenny Construction Company has executed the Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) certificate as required. It is anticipated that all construction trades will be utilized on this contract, with the exception of: boilermaker, brick mason, construction machinist, elevator constructor, iron worker ornamental, marble setter, and terrazzo worker. The list of construction trades is not intended to confer any rights or jurisdiction upon any union or unions.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to award Contract 12-368-2SR, to Kenny Construction Company, in an amount not to exceed $1,948,488.00, 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.
Funds are available in Account 201-50000-645700.
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management, DAL:SEB:klv
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, 2013
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