TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7, 2024
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
Title
Authority to advertise Contract 25-646-51, Small Streams Maintenance in Cook County, Illinois, estimated cost $3,890,000.00, Accounts 101/501-50000/66000-612420/612620, Requisition 1624775
Body
Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Contract 25-646-51, 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.
The estimated cost for this contract is not to exceed $3,890,000.00. The estimated 2025, 2026, and 2027 expenditures are $1,705,200.00, $1,945,000.00, and $239,800.00, 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 “Miscellaneous Building Construction” for establishing utilization goals. The individual goals for this contract are 20% Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBE), 9% Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE), and 3% Veteran-owned Business Enterprises (VBE). The requirements of the Special Training Provisions for Apprentices are 770 Minority and 270 Female hours for the purpose of this contract.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise December 11, 2024
Bid Opening January 14, 2025
Award February 20, 2025
Completion February 20, 2027
Funds are being requested in Accounts 101/501-50000/66000-612420/612620 and are contingent on the Board of Commissioners’ approval of the District’s budget for 2025, 2026, and 2027.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to advertise Contract 25-646-51.
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 November 7, 2024
Attachment