TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 2, 2022
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to advertise Contract 17-135-3V Roof Replacement of the Lue-Hing M&R Complex, Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost between $6,918,000.00 and $8,376,000.00, Account 401-50000-645780, Requisition 1572767 (Deferred from the May 19, 2022 Board Meeting)
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Contract 17-135-3V Roof Replacement of the Lue-Hing M&R Complex, Stickney Water Reclamation Plant (SWRP).
The purpose of this project is to replace roof Areas 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 of the Lue-Hing M&R Complex at SWRP. The scope of work includes removal and replacement of the existing roofing in the specified areas, removal and replacement of obsolete roof top equipment, replacement of localized interior finishes, including carpet tile, wall base and ceilings, and removal and reinstallation of mechanical roof top equipment, installation of new exhaust fans and condensing units for Environmental Rooms EU-E, EU-F and EU-G.
Also included will be installation of new Uninterrupted Power Supply panelboard, exit signs, and duct detectors for new mechanical air handling units. Extend electrical service to accommodate increased roof thickness, and new photocells and Lightning Protection System on the roof.
It is estimated that 35 jobs will be created or saved as a result of award of this contract with an estimated 24,747 man-hours of skilled trades utilized.
The estimated cost for this contract is between $6,918,000.00 and $8,376,000.00. The cost range will be stated in the advertisement for bids.
The bid deposit for this contract is $335,000.00.
The contract specifications require that all work commence 30 calendar days after approval of the contractor’s bond and shall be completed within 730 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 “Construction Services-GC” category for establishing Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBE), Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE), Small Business Enterprises (SBE) and Veteran-owned Business Enterprises (VBE) utilization goals. The MBE, WBE, SBE and VBE utilization goals for this contract are: 20 percent MBE, 10 percent WBE, 10 percent SBE and 3 percent VBE.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise July 6, 2022
Bid Opening August 9, 2022
Award September 15, 2022
Completion October 28, 2024
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 17-135-3V.
Requested, Catherine A. O’Connor, Director of Engineering, GMR:GRR
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 2, 2022
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