TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JANUARY 9, 2025
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to award Contract 23-169-1S, McCook Reservoir Stage 1 Sediment Removal, to K.L.F. Enterprises, Inc. (K.L.F.), in an amount not to exceed $9,197,183.95, plus a five (5) percent allowance for change orders in an amount of $459,859.20, for a total amount not to exceed $9,657,043.15, Account 101-50000-612620, Requisition 1622008
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Dear Sir:
On August 8, 2024, the Board of Commissioners authorized the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to advertise for bids Contract 23-169-1S, McCook Reservoir Stage 1 Sediment Removal.
In response to a public advertisement of October 2, 2024, a bid opening was held on December 10, 2024. The bid tabulation for this contract is:
K.L.F. ENTERPRISES, INC. $9,197,183.95
EARTH WERKS LAND IMPROVEMENT & $9,300,000.00
DEVELOPMENT
R .W. DUNTEMAN CO. $11,130,000.00
JUDLAU CONTRACTING, INC. $11,755,000.00
STEWART SPREADING INC $11,949,080.00
IHC CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES, LLC $12,318,000.00
BLUFF CITY CONSTRUCTION $13,277,990.00
The associated goals for this contract are: 20 percent Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBE) and 10 percent Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE). The policy goal is 3 percent Veteran-owned Business (VBE).
K.L.F. Enterprises, Inc. (K.L.F.), the lowest responsible bidder, is proposing to perform the contract in accordance with the specifications. The estimated cost range for this contract is $9,262,500.00 to $11,212,500.00, placing their bid of $9,197,183.95 approximately less than 1 percent below the low range of the engineer’s estimate.
K.L.F., has executed the Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) Certificate as required. It is anticipated that the following trades will be utilized on this contract: laborers, operating engineers, and truck drivers. The list of construction trades is not intended to confer any rights or jurisdiction upon any union or unions.
K.L.F. is in compliance with the Affirmative Action Ordinance, Revised Appendix D and Appendix V as indicated on the attached report. The bidder has committed to the following utilization goals for this contract: 20 percent MBE and 10 percent WBE. Bidder has committed 3 percent for VBE participation.
The contract will require approximately forty-two (42) people for the services.
The contractor shall commence the work 30 calendar days after approval of the Contractor’s Bond and complete the work within 550 days thereafter.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to award Contract 23-169-1S to K.L.F., in an amount not exceed $9,197,183.95, plus a five (5) percent allowance for change orders in an amount of $459,859.20, for a total amount not to exceed $9,657,043.15, 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 101-50000-612620.
Requested, Catherine A. O’Connor, Director of Engineering
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management,DAL:SEB:gv
Respectfully Submitted, Marcelino Garcia, 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 9, 2025
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