TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF FEBRUARY 21, 2008
COMMITTEE ON PURCHASING
Mr. Richard Lanyon, General Superintendent
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Authority to award Contract 08-819-11, to Independent Mechanical Industries, Inc., for Services to Replace Air Handling Units at SEPA Stations No. 2 and No. 5, in an amount not to exceed $58,650.00, Account 101-68000-612680, Requisition 1229255
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Dear Sir:
On December 6, 2007, the Board of Commissioners passed an order directing the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for Services to Replace Air Handling Units at SEPA Stations No. 2 and No. 5.
In response to a public advertisement of January 2, 2008, a bid opening was held on January 29, 2008. The bid tabulation for this contract is:
INDEPENDENT MECHANICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. $58,650.00
ANCHOR MEHCANICAL, INC. $67,650.00
MCCAULEY MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION, INC. $74,721.00
ACTION MECHANICAL, INC. $88,400.00
OAK BROOK MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC. $135,950.00
Four hundred eighteen (418) companies were notified of this contract being advertised and seventeen (17) companies requested specifications.
Independent Mechanical Industries, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, is proposing to perform this contract, all in accordance with our specifications. The estimate for this contract was $70,000.00, placing the bid of $58,650.00, approximately 16.2 percent below this estimate.
Independent Mechanical Industries, Inc., has executed the Multi-Project Labor Agreement certificate as required. The trades anticipated to be utilized on this contract are Pipefitters, Electricians, and Sheet Metal Workers. 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 this contract be awarded to Independent Mechanical Industries, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $58,650.00, subject to the contractor furnishing a performance bond in form satisfactory to our Legal Department and approved by the Purchasing Agent. Funds are available in Account 101-68000-612680.
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Purchasing Agent, DAL:SEB:klv
Respectfully Submitted, Barbara J. McGowan, Chairman Committee on Purchasing
ORDERED passed by affirmative roll call vote of a majority of the Commissioners present this February 21, 2008. Approved, President Terrence J. O’Brien