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 08-864-11 Services to Seal Coat and Patch Roads at the Prairie Plan Site in Fulton County, Illinois, to Laverdiere Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $36,250.60, Account 101-68000-612420, Requisition 1233509
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Dear Sir:
On February 7, 2008, the Board of Commissioners passed an order authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for Contract 08-864-11 Services to Seal Coat and Patch Roads at the Prairie Plan Site in Fulton County, Illinois.
In response to a public advertisement of March 12, 2008, a bid opening was held on April 1, 2008. The bid tabulation for this contract is:
LAVERDIERE CONSTRUCTION, INC. $36,250.60
ILLINOIS VALLEY PAVING, CO. $47,800.00
Four hundred forty-six (446) companies were notified of this contract being advertised and four (4) companies requested specifications.
Laverdiere Construction, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, is proposing to perform the contract, in accordance with the specifications. The estimated cost for the contract was $40,000.00, placing the bid of $36,250.60, approximately 9.37 percent below the estimate.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) is not included in the Contract because the work is located outside of Cook County.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to award Contract 08-864-11 to Laverdiere Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $36,250.60, 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 101-68000-612420.
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