TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 20, 2022
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to increase Contract 21-646-51, Small Stream Maintenance in Cook County, Illinois, Group A, to J & L Contractors, Inc., in an amount of $100,000.00, from an amount of $2,800,000.00, to an amount not to exceed $2,900,000.00, Account 501-50000-612620, Purchase Order 5001788
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Dear Sir:
On February 4, 2021, the Board of Commissioners authorized the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to award Contract 21-646-51 Small Stream Maintenance in Cook County, Illinois, Group A, to J & L Contractors, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $2,800,000.00. The contract expires on December 31, 2022.
There have been no prior change orders.
Original Contract Amount $2,800,000.00
Date of Board Approval 2/4/2021
Cumulative Change Order (10/6/2022) $0.00
% Change of Original Contract Value 0.0%
Current Contract Value $2,800,000.00
Requested Increase $100,000.00
New Contract Value $2,9000,000.00
% Change of Current Contract Value 3.6%
% Change of Original Contract Value 3.6%
Favorable weather and stream conditions allowed for more small streams maintenance jobs to be completed than expected and the additional funds will be used to continue to complete more work this year. This change order is in compliance with the Illinois Criminal Code since the change is due to circumstances not reasonably foreseeable at the time the contract was signed and is in the best interest of the District.
The Affirmative Action Ordinance, Revised Appendix D goals for this contract are 20% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), 9% Women Business Enterprise (WBE), and 10% Small Business Enterprise (SBE). MBE credits are used to satisfy SBE participation.
It is hereby recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to execute a change order to increase Contract 21-646-51, Group A, in an amount of $100,000.00 (approximately 3.6% of the current contract value) from an amount of $2,800,000.00 to an amount not to exceed $2,900,000.00.
Funds are available in Account 501-50000-612620.
Requested, John P. Murray, Director of Maintenance and Operations, EJS:JS:MAG:JR:RA
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Barbara J. McGowan, 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 October 20, 2022