TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2026
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. John P. Murray, Executive Director
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Authority to award Contract 18-249-BF, Demolition for Central Park Stormwater Detention Basin and Separate Storm Sewer Improvements in Harvey, to K.L.F. Enterprises, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,060,905.00, plus a five (5) percent allowance for change orders in an amount of $53,045.25, for a total amount not to exceed $1,113,950.25, Account 501-50000-645620, Requisition 1655625
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Dear Sir:
On April 2, 2026, the Board of Commissioners authorized the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to advertise for bids Contract 18-249-BF, Demolition for Central Park Stormwater Detention Basin and Separate Storm Sewer Improvements in Harvey.
In response to a public advertisement of June 24, 2026, a bid opening was held on July 28, 2026. The bid tabulation for this contract is:
K.L.F. ENTERPRISES, INC. $1,060,905.00
INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC. $1,295,783.00
MCDONAGH DEMOLITION, INC. $1,533,081.10
BRANDENBURG INDUSTRIAL SERVICE COMPANY $1,998,925.60
V3 CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LTD. $2,178,000.00
FOUNDATION MECHANICS LLC $2,387,823.10
ANTIGUA CONSTRUCTION, INC. $2,650,000.00
The associated goals for this contract are 20% Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBE) and 10% Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE). The policy goal is 3% 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 $893,112.10 to $1,081,136.70, placing their bid of $1,060,905.00 within the 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: asbestos abatement workers, laborers, equipment operators, 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 in the attached report. The bidder has committed to the following utilization goals for this contract: 21.22% MBE and 10.15% WBE. Bidder has committed 3.14% for VBE participation.
The contract will require approximately three (3) people for the services.
The contractor shall commence the work after approval of the contractor’s bond and complete the work within 250 days thereafter.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to award Contract 18-249-BF to K.L.F. Enterprises, Inc., in an amount not exceed $1,060,905.00, plus a five (5) percent allowance for change orders in an amount of $53,045.25, for a total amount not to exceed $1,113,950.25, 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 for the 2026 expenditure, in the amount of $1,010,905.00, are available in Account 501-50000-645620. The estimated expenditure for 2027 is $50,000.00. Funds for the 2027 expenditure are contingent on the Board of Commissioners’ approval of the District’s budget for that year.
Requested, Catherine A. O’Connor, Director of Engineering
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management, DAL:SEB:gv
Respectfully Submitted, Precious Brady-Davis, Chairperson, Committee on Procurement
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for September 3, 2026
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