TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 6, 2024
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to advertise Contract 24-635-51, Reservoir Mowing at Various Locations in Cook County, Illinois, estimated cost $928,600.00, Account 501-50000-612620, Requisition 1616903
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Contract 24-635-51, Reservoir Mowing at Various Locations in Cook County, Illinois, at the request of the Maintenance and Operations Department.
The purpose of this contract is to provide mowing services to maintain various reservoirs in Cook County, Illinois for a twenty-four month period. There will be two groups: Group A for north reservoirs and Group B for south reservoirs. Separate contracts could be awarded for each group.
The estimated cost for this contract is not to exceed $928,600.00. The estimated 2024, 2025, and 2026 expenditures are $232,150.00, $464,300.00, and $232,150.00, respectively.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) will be included in this contract.
The Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D and Appendix V will be included in this contract. The type of work to be performed under the contract is classified as “Landscaping” for establishing utilization goals. The individual goals for this contract are 20% Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBE), 10% Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE), and 3% Veteran-owned Business Enterprises (VBE).
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise July 17, 2024
Bid Opening August 13, 2024
Award September 5, 2024
Completion September 5, 2026
Funds for 2024 are available in Account 501-50000-612620. Funds for the subsequent years are contingent upon the Board of Commissioners’ approval of the District’s budget for those years.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to advertise Contract 24-635-51.
Requested, John P. Murray, Director of Maintenance and Operations, EJS:JS:SH:JR:JC
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Marcelino Garcia, 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 6, 2024
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