TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 2021
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to advertise Contract 20-160-4H TARP Mainstream Dropshaft DS-M73E at Armitage Avenue, SSA, estimated cost between $9,120,000.00 and $11,040,000.00, Account 401-50000-645620, Requisition 1553647
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Contract 20-160-4H TARP Mainstream Dropshaft DS-M73E at Armitage Avenue, SSA.
The purpose of this contract is to construct a new dropshaft to divert wet weather flow from the West Side Intercepting Sewer 9 to the Mainstream Tunnel and alleviate combined sewer overflows at the Armitage and Courtland outfalls to the Chicago River.
The proposed work includes constructing dropshaft DS-M73E, associated entrance and exit conduits, and making a live connection to the Mainstream Tunnel. Work will take place near the intersection of West Armitage Avenue and North Dominic Street within the City of Chicago.
It is estimated that 96 jobs will be created or saved as result of award of this contract, with an estimated 46,200 man-hours of skilled trades utilized.
The engineers estimated cost for this contract is between $9,120,000.00 and $11,040,000.00. The cost range will be stated in the advertisement for bids.
The bid deposit for this contract is $442,000.00.
The contract specifications require that all work commence 30 calendar days after approval of the contractor’s bond and shall be completed within 400 calendar days after approval of the contractor’s bond. Liquidated damages are $2,000.00 for each calendar day that the contractor is in default of the time specified for failing to achieve substantial work completion and $400.00 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 Provisions for Apprentices are 1,290 Minority and 460 Female hours for the purpose of this contract.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise February 3, 2021
Bid Opening March 16, 2021
Award May 6, 2021
Completion June 10, 2022
Funds are available in Account 401-50000-645620.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to advertise Contract 20-160-4H.
Requested, Catherine A. O’Connor, Director of Engineering, KMF
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 January 21, 2021
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