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 08-766-11 Painting Services at the Egan Water Reclamation Plant, to Bill’s Painting Co., in an amount not to exceed $24,700.00, Account 101-67000-612680, Requisition 1233031
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Dear Sir:
On January 3, 2008, the Board of Commissioners passed an order authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for Contract 08-766-11 Painting Services at the Egan Water Reclamation Plant.
In response to a public advertisement of February 27, 2008, a bid opening was held on March 18, 2008. The bid tabulation for this contract is:
PROFESSIONAL TRADES AND SERVICES $17,090.00
D/B/A CARDINAL DECORATING, INC.
BILL’S PAINTING CO. $24,700.00
CROWN PAINTING, INC. $35,200.00
NORTHWESTERN CONTRACTORS, INC. $38,450.00
LOUIS PAINTING & DECORATING, INC. $42,700.00
OOSTERBAAN & SONS CO. $43,500.00
CYRUS PAINTING AND DECORATING $52,000.00
ERA VALDIVIA CONTRACTORS, INC. $54,000.00
TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT CORP. OF ASIA $55,361.00
OLSON DECORATING SERVICES CORP. $59,530.00
G. P. MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC. $75,000.00
MANTA INDUSTRIAL, INC. $94,800.00
Two hundred thirty-four (234) companies were notified of this contract being advertised and thirty-one (31) companies requested specifications.
The low bid submitted by Professional Trades and Services, d/b/a Cardinal Decorating, Inc., was considered non-responsive and rejected. The firm submitted a bid bond in an amount of ten percent of the bid which does not equal the $3,000.00 bid deposit requirement for this contract.
Bill’s Painting, Co., the lowest responsible bidder, is proposing to perform the contract, in accordance with the specifications. The estimate for the contract was $60,000.00, placing the bid of $24,700.00, approximately 58.8 percent below the estimate.
Bill’s Painting Co., has executed the Multi-Project Labor Agreement certificate as required. The trades anticipated to be utilized on the contract are Painters. 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 contract be awarded to Bill’s Painting Co., in an amount not to exceed $24,700.00, 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 101-67000-612680.
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. Approoved, President Terrence J. O’Brien