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 10-882-CF Streambank Stabilization Project on Midlothian Creek, Tinley Park, Illinois, estimated cost between $612,700.00 and $741,690.00, Account 401-50000-645720, Requisition 1497561
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Contract 10-882-CF, Streambank Stabilization on Midlothian Creek, Tinley Park, Illinois.
The purpose of this contact is to provide streambank stabilization along Midlothian Creek in the Village of Tinley Park. The proposed work includes selective clearing and earthwork along with installation of erosion control and bio-engineering measures for bank stabilization and waterway scour protection.
It is estimated that 7 jobs will be created or saved as a result of award of this contract with an estimated 2,750 man-hours of skilled trades utilized.
The engineer’s estimated cost for this contract is between $612,700.00 and $741,690.00. The estimated cost range will be stated in the advertisement for bids.
The bid deposit for this contract is $38,000.00.
The contract specifications require that all work commence 30 calendar days after approval of the contractor’s bond and shall be completed within 1,207 calendar days after approval of the contractor’s bond.
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 August 15, 2018
Bid Opening September 18, 2018
Award November 1, 2018
Completion March 06, 2022
Funds are available in Account 401-50000-645720.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to advertise Contract 10-882-CF.
Requested, Catherine A. O’Connor, Director of Engineering, WSS: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 August 2, 2018
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