TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 2, 2018
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. John P. Murray, Acting Executive Director
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Authority to advertise Contract 17-276-3D Structural Repairs and Roofing Replacement at 95th Street Pumping Station, Calumet Service Area, estimated cost between $4,085,000.00 and $4,945,000.00, Account 401-50000-645780, Requisition 1497724
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Contract 17-276-3D Structural Repairs and Roofing Replacement at 95th Street Pumping Station, Calumet Service Area.
The purpose of this contract is to provide structural repairs at the upper and lower roof levels to restore structural integrity which has been lost due to water infiltration. Leakage at the upper and lower roof levels has softened the precast gypsum roof planks and has promoted corrosion of the structural steel members supporting the roofs. Also, miscellaneous work includes replacement of mechanical exhaust fans and electrical light fixtures.
The project consists of the following:
1. Removal of all roofing and insulation at the upper and lower roof levels.
2. Removal of all precast gypsum roof planks at the upper and lower roof levels followed by installation of steel roof deck.
3. Repair or replacement of corroded steel roof beams at the lower roof level to restore lost structural capacity.
4. Removal and replacement of corroded roof purlins at the upper roof level.
5. Installation of new bracing and structural steel to maintain structural stability during roof plank removal and replacement.
6. Installation of new roofing membrane at the upper and lower roof levels.
7. Installation of new roof drains and piping to satisfy current code drainage requirements.
8. Replacement of interior light fixtures and receptacles and removal of abandoned conduit and cable.
It is estimated that 50 jobs will be created or saved as a result of award of this contract with an estimated 21,651 man-hours of skilled trades utilized.
The estimated cost for this contract is between $4,085,000.00 and $4,945,000.00. The cost range will be stated in the advertisement for bids.
The bid deposit for this contract is $247,250.00.
The contract specifications require that all work commence 30 calendar days after approval of the contractor’s bond and shall be completed within 740 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 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 “General and Heavy Construction” category for establishing Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBE), Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE) and/or Small Business Enterprises (SBE) utilization goals. The MBE, WBE and/or SBE utilization goals for this contract are: 20 percent MBE, 10 percent WBE, and 10 percent SBE.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise September 5, 2018
Bid Opening October 9, 2018
Award December 20, 2018
Completion January 22, 2021
Funds are available in Account 401-50000-645780
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to advertise Contract 17-276-3D.
Requested, Catherine A. O’Connor, Director of Engineering, ECB:VPG
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 August 2, 2018
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