TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 1, 2008
COMMITTEE ON PURCHASING
Mr. Richard Lanyon, General Superintendent
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Authority to award Contract 08-764-11, for Pavement Repair Services in the North Service Area, to Chicagoland Paving Contractors, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, Account 101-67000-612420 Requisition 1229271
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Dear Sir:
On December 20, 2007, the Board of Commissioners passed an order directing the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for Pavement Repair Services in the North Service Area.
In response to a public advertisement of January 23, 2008, a bid opening was held on February 19, 2008. The bid tabulation for this contract is:
CHICAGOLAND PAVING CONTRACTORS, INC. $56,375.00
LANDMARK CONTRACTORS, INC. $59,862.50
SUMIT CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. $65,500.00
ACCURATE GROUP, INC. $68,250.00
Four hundred twenty-four (424) companies were notified of this contract being advertised and nineteen (19) companies requested specifications.
The quantities specified in the contract documents were used for the purpose of comparing bids and establishing unit prices. The total amount to be expended on this contract should usage differ from the estimated quantities, is not to exceed $75,000.00.
Chicagoland Paving Contractors, Inc., has executed the Multi-Project Labor Agreement certificate as required. The trades anticipated to be utilized on this contract are Heavy Equipment Operators, Truck Drivers, and Laborers. The list of construction trades is not intended to confer any rights or jurisdiction upon any union or unions.
Chicagoland Paving Contractors, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, is proposing to perform this contract, all in accordance with our specifications. The estimated cost for of this contract was $75,000.00, placing the bid of $56,375.00, approximately 24.8 percent below this estimate.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that this contract be awarded to Chicagoland Paving Contractors, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, 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.
Requested, 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 May 1, 2008. Approved, President Terrence J. O’Brien