TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF June 5, 2008
COMMITTEE ON PURCHASING
Mr. Richard Lanyon, General Superintendent
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Authority to advertise Contract 08-655-11 Manhole Repairs at Various Service Areas, estimated cost $235,000.00, Accounts 101-67000/68000/69000-612600, Requisitions 1233481, 1232468 and 1235335
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Contract 08-655-11, for manhole repairs at the North, Stickney and Calumet Service Areas.
The purpose of this Contract is to maintain the structural integrity and safety of the manholes in the District's collection system.
The estimated cost for this contract is $235,000.00.
The bid deposit for this contract is $11,800.00.
The contract specifications require that the Contractor shall commence work upon approval of the Contractor's Bond and terminating one year thereafter. Liquidated damages of up to $500.00 per day may be assessed for non-compliance with the Contract terms.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) will be included in this contract.
Revised Appendix D will be included in this contract. The type of work to be performed under this contract is classified "Miscellaneous Building Construction" for the PCE utilization goals contained in the Revised Appendix D. The associated goals are 20% Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBE), 10% Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE) and 10% Small Business Enterprises (SBE).
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise June 25, 2008
Bid Opening July 22, 2008
Award August 14, 2008
Completion September 1, 2009.
Funds are available in Accounts 101-67000/68000/69000-612600.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to advertise Contract 08-655-11.
Requested, Osoth Jamjun, Chief of Maintenance and Operations, OJ:MPS:SO'C:MAG:JK
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Purchasing Agent
Respectfully Submitted, Barbara J. McGowan, Chairman Committee on Purchasing
ORDERED passed by affirmative roll call vote of a majority of the Commissioners present this June 5, 2008. Approved, President Terrence J. O’Brien