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 23-646-51, Small Streams Maintenance in Cook County, Illinois, estimated cost $5,200,000.00, Account 501-50000-612620, Requisition 1580501
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Contract 23-646-51, Small Streams Maintenance in Cook County, Illinois, at the request of the Maintenance and Operations Department.
The purpose of this contract is to remove debris and blockages to maintain flow in the small streams of Cook County for a two-year period. There will be two groups, A and B, and separate contracts could be awarded for each group.
The estimated cost for this contract is $5,200,000.00. The estimated 2023 and 2024 expenditures are $2,600,000.00 and $2,600,000.00 respectively.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) will be included in this contract.
The Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D, and the Appendix V, will be included in this contract. The type of work to be performed under the contract is classified as “Miscellaneous Building Construction” and “Excavation” for establishing Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE), Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (VBE) utilization goals. The associated utilization goals for this contract are 20% MBE, 9% WBE, 10% SBE and 3% VBE for each group.
It is anticipated that this contract will employ approximately 10 people.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise July 27, 2022
Bid Opening August 23, 2022
Award October 6, 2022
Completion December 31, 2024
Funds are being requested in 2023, in Account 501-50000-612620, and are contingent on the Board of Commissioners’ approval of the District’s budget for that year. Funds for the subsequent year, 2024, are contingent on the Board of Commissioners’ approval of the District’s budget for that year.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to advertise Contract 23-646-51.
Requested, John P. Murray, Director of Maintenance & Operations, EJS:JS:MAG:JR:SSG
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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