TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 17, 2021
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to advertise Contract 14-111-5F, Flood Control Project on 1st Avenue from Roosevelt Road to Cermak Road, SSA, estimated cost between $5,952,358.00 and $7,205,486.00, Account 501-50000-645620, Requisition 1564517
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Contract 14-111-5F Flood Control Project on 1st Avenue from Roosevelt Road to Cermak Road, SSA. The purpose of this contract is to alleviate flooding on 1st Avenue and adjacent properties including the Loyola University Medical Center through construction of new storm sewers and a bioswale.
It is estimated that 34 jobs will be created or saved as a result of award of this contract with an estimated 23,032 hours of skilled trades utilized.
The engineer’s estimated cost for this contract is between $5,952,358.00 and $7,205,486.00. The estimated cost range will be stated in the advertisement for bids.
The bid deposit for this contract is $288,220.00.
The contract specifications require that all work commence 30 days after approval of the contractor’s bond and shall be completed within 420 calendar days after approval of the contractor’s bond. Liquidated damages are $1,000.00 for each calendar day that the contractor is in default of the time specified for failing to achieve substantial work completion and $200.00 for each calendar day that the contractor is in default of the time specified for completion of the entire work.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) will be included in this contract.
The Affirmative Action Ordinance, Revised Appendix D will be included in this contract. The type of work to be performed under the contract is within the “Construction Services” category for establishing Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBE), Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE), Small Business Enterprises (SBE), and/or Veteran-owned Business Enterprises (VBE) utilization goals. The MBE, WBE, SBE, and/or VBE utilization goals for this contract are 20 percent MBE, 10 percent WBE, 10 percent SBE, and 3 percent VBE. The requirements of the Special Training for Apprentices are 580 Minority and 210 female hours.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise July 7, 2021
Bid Opening August 10, 2021
Award October 7, 2021
Completion December 16, 2023
Funds for the current year are available in Account 501-50000-645620. Funds for the year 2022 and 2023 are contingent on the Board of Commissioners’ approval of the District budget for that year.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to advertise Contract 14-111-5F.
Requested, Catherine A. O’Connor, Director of Engineering, KMF:JK
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 June 17, 2021
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