TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 5, 2008
COMMITTEE ON PURCHASING
Mr. Richard Lanyon, General Superintendent
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Authority to award Contract 08-765-11 Fence Replacement and Gate Installation Work at the Egan and Hanover Park Water Reclamation Plants, to Pro-Fence, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $52,800.00, Account 101-67000-612420, Requisitions 1233538 and 1232482
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Dear Sir:
On January 17, 2008, the Board of Commissioners passed an order directing the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for Fence Replacement and Gate Installation Work at the Egan and Hanover Park Water Reclamation Plants.
In response to a public advertisement of March 5, 2008, a bid opening was held on March 25, 2008. The bid tabulation for this contract is:
PRO-FENCE, INC. $52,800.00
TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT CORP. OF ASIA $53,405.00
COMPLETE FENCE, INC. $56,397.00
FENCE BUILDERS OF ILLINOIS, INC. $62,550.00
One hundred ninety (190) companies were notified of the contract being advertised and twenty-two (22) companies requested specifications.
Pro-Fence, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, is proposing to perform the contract, in accordance with the specifications. The estimate for the contract was $56,100.00, placing the bid of $52,800.00, approximately 5.9 percent below the estimate.
Pro-Fence, Inc., has executed the Multi-Project Labor Agreement certificate as required. The trades anticipated to be utilized on this contract are Laborers and Iron 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 the Purchasing Agent be authorized to award Contract 08-765-11 to Pro-Fence, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $52,800.00, subject to the contractor furnishing a performance bond in form satisfactory to the Law Department and approved by the Purchasing Agent. Funds are available in Account 101-67000-612420.
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 June 5, 2008. Approved, President Terrence J. O’Brien