TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2021
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to award Contract 18-142-3H, Six Access Shafts Infiltration Mitigation, MSPS, to IHC Construction Companies, L.L.C., in an amount not to exceed $2,022,000.00, plus a five (5) percent allowance for change orders in an amount of $101,100.00, for a total amount not to exceed $2,123,100.00, Account 401-50000-645700, Requisition 1546063
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Dear Sir:
On September 3, 2020, the Board of Commissioners authorized the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to advertise for bids Contract 18-142-3H, Six Access Shafts Infiltration Mitigation, MSPS.
In response to a public advertisement of November 4, 2020, a bid opening was held on December 15, 2020. The bid tabulation for this contract is:
IHC CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES, L.L.C. $2,022,000.00
RAUSCH INFRASTRUCTURE LLC $2,831,254.00
IHC Constructure Companies, L.L.C., the lowest responsible bidder, is proposing to perform the contract in accordance with the specifications. The estimated cost range for this contract is $1,874,000.00 and $2,269,000.00, placing their bid of $2,022,000.00 within the cost range.
IHC Construction Companies, L.L.C., has executed the Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) Certificate as required. It is anticipated that the following trades will be utilized on this contract: carpenter, laborers, and operator. The list of construction trades is not intended to confer any rights or jurisdiction upon any union or unions.
The Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (VBE) utilization goals for this contract are 20 percent MBE, 10 percent WBE, 10 percent SBE, and 3 percent VBE.
IHC Construction Companies, L.L.C., is in compliance with the Affirmative Action Ordinance, Revised Appendix D and Appendix V as indicated on the attached report. The bidder has committed to the following utilization goals for this contract: 20 percent MBE, 10.38 percent WBE, and bidder offers WBE credits to satisfy SBE participation. Bidder provided a waiver for VBE participation.
The contract will require approximately twenty (20) people for the services.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to award Contract 18-142-3H to IHC Construction Companies, L.L.C., in an amount not to exceed $2,022,000.00, plus a five (5) percent allowance for change orders in an amount of $101,100.00, for a total amount not to exceed $2,123,100.00, subject to the contractor furnishing a performance bond in form satisfactory to the Law Department and approved by the Director of Procurement and Materials Management.
The contractor shall begin work 30 days after approval of the Contractor’s Bond and terminate 370 calendar days thereafter.
Funds are available in Account 401-50000-645700.
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management, DAL:SEB:cm
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 February 18, 2021
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