TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 2010
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Richard Lanyon, Executive Director
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Authority to award Contract 06-359-3S, Upper Des Plaines Intercepting Sewer 14A Rehabilitation, North Service Area, to Spiniello Companies, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $13,664,000.00, Account 401-50000-645700, Requisition 1280513
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Dear Sir:
On July 9, 2009, the Board of Commissioners authorized the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to advertise for bids, Contract 06-359-3S Upper Des Plaines Intercepting Sewer 14A Rehabilitation, North Service Area.
In response to a public advertisement of September 2, 2009, a bid opening was held on October 20, 2009. The bid tabulation for this contract is:
SPINIELLO COMPANIES, INC. $13,664,000.00
KENNY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY $14,550,000.00
MICHELS CORPORATION $15,580,000.00
SUPER EXCAVATORS, INC. $17,200,000.00
Five hundred seventy (570) companies were notified of this contract being advertised and twenty-four (24) companies requested specifications.
Spiniello Companies, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder for this contract, is proposing to perform the contract in accordance with the specifications.
The estimated cost for this contract was $18,300,000.00, placing the bid of $13,664,000.00, approximately 25.3 percent below the estimate.
Spiniello Companies, Inc., is in compliance with the Revised Appendix D, as indicated on the attached report. The protected class utilization for this contract is 5.4 percent Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 5.3 percent Small Business Enterprise (SBE).
Spiniello Companies, Inc., 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, 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 06-359-3S, to Spiniello Companies, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $13,664,000.00, 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.
Funds are available in Account 401-50000-645700.
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 January 21, 2010
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