Meeting Name: FPD Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/21/2015 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Brookfield Zoo-Wild Encounters-White Oak Room
3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL 60513 - Enter South Gate
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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Attachments: errata 7-21-15.pdf, FPDCC Second Errata 07.21.2015.pdf
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15-0401 1  ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE DISTRICT TO INCREASE THE COSTS IN THE LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT FOR THE GOLFVIEW ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, ADJACENT TO THE NORTH PARKING LOT FOR THE BROOKFIELD ZOO WHEREAS, on October 3, 2012, the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “District”) passed a resolution, authorizing the District to enter into a Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation (“Agreement”) with the Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) to pay 20% of the total construction costs and 20% of the total Phase III Construction Engineering costs for the improvement of .475 mile of Golfview Road, adjacent to the north parking lot of the Brookfield Zoo (the “Project”), provided that such 20% share did not exceed $840,000.00; and WHEREAS, on February 11, 2013, the District entered into the Agreement with IDOT for the Project; and WHEREAS, due to field conditions, the total construction costs will exceed the amount estimated in the Agreement by a total of $419,502.00 (“Additional Costs”); and WHEREAS, under the terms of the FedapprovePass Action details Video Video
15-0458 1 Erickson Woods Parking LicenseLicense RequestErickson Woods Parking LicensereferPass Action details Video Video
15-0402 1  License RenewalPROPOSED LICENSE RENEWAL REQUEST Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”), as Licensor to renew a License to ComEd, Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain electric transmission facilities on four parcels owned by the Preserves in Morton Grove and Des Plaines, as described in License Agreement dated June19, 1952, and last renewed on July 1, 2005 for a ten year term. Com Ed requests approval for annual payments over the ten year term of the renewal License . Term: Ten (10) Years License Fee: $1,619,001.50. One time upfront fee of $161,900.15 to bring the License current. Annual fee of $161,900.15 due on or before the remaining 9 years of the License, commencing on July 1, 2015 and ending on July 1, 2025. (Sec. 5-2A-4) License Application Fee: $500.00 included in License Fee YELAR Fee: $3,400.00 included in License Fee Tree Mitigation Fee: None The area of the License is: 46.143 Acres Concurrence(s): The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Grantee has met threferPass Action details Video Video
15-0403 1  License RequestPROPOSED LICENSE AMENDMENT REQUEST Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”), as Licensor to grant amend a License to Elk Grove Village , Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain an internally illuminated village gateway sign and 15 feet of underground electrical duct. The sign is a replacement for an existing sign at the same location authorized by the Board of Commissioners in 2000 by License 1665. The sign complies with the FPCC lighting ordinance Section 1-16-4. Term: Continuous License Fee: $3,500.00 License Application Fee: $500.00 YELAR Fee: $3500.00 Total one-time upfront fee of $7,500.00 for the term of the License (Sec. 5-2A-4 and 5-2B-4) Tree Mitigation Fee: None The area of the License is: 0.009 Acre Concurrence(s): The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Grantee has met the insurance requirements under the License Agreement. The Forest Preserves staff have reviewed this license application amendment and plans and have found them to be areferPass Action details Not available
15-0408 1  ReportREPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Procurements and Disbursements Report Report Period: 05/01/2015 through 05/31/2015 Summary: Submitting the Procurements and Disbursements Report for the period of May 2015. This report is to be received and filed in compliance with Section 1-8-2(BB) of the District’s Code of Ordinances.receive and filedPass Action details Video Video
15-0412 1  License RequestPROPOSED LICENSE REQUEST Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”), as Licensor to grant a License to Karen Blonski, 312 Ruth Street, Calumet City, Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain an existing single car garage structure, walk and driveway attached to her residence. The garage was constructed around 1926 and encroaches on FPCC property by four feet. Ms. Blonski acquired her property in 1999 and continues to occupy and maintain the structure . Term: 10 Years License Fee: $3,500.00 License Application Fee: None YELAR Fee: Waived Total Fee of $3,500.00 payable in annual installments of $350.00 for the ten year term of the License. (Sec. 2-3-1D and 5-2A-4) Tree Mitigation Fee: None The area of the License is: 0.004 Acre Concurrence(s): The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Grantee has met the insurance requirements under the License Agreement. The Forest Preserves staff have reviewed this license application and plans and have found them to be accereferPass Action details Video Video
15-0413 1  License RequestPROPOSED LICENSE REQUEST Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”), as Licensor to grant a License to Sophia Tarka, 315 Mason Street, Calumet City, Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain an existing detached single car garage structure and driveway. The garage was constructed around 1954 and encroaches on FPCC property by 4.6 feet, the driveway by 8 feet. Ms. Tarka acquired her property in 2008 and continues to occupy and maintain the garage and driveway. Term: 10 Years License Fee: $3,500.00 License Application Fee: None YELAR Fee: Waived Total Fee of $3,500.00 payable in annual installments of $350.00 for the ten year term of the License. (Sec.2-3-1D and 5-2A-4. Tree Mitigation Fee: None The area of the License is: 0.02 Acre Concurrence(s): The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Grantee has met the insurance requirements under the License Agreement. The Forest Preserves staff have reviewed this license application and plans and have found them to breferPass Action details Not available
15-0414 1  License RequestPROPOSED LICENSE REQUEST Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”), as Licensor to grant a License to Laurence A. and Kathryn L. Smith, 1045 Forest Hills Avenue, Calumet City, Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain an existing brick two car detached garage and driveway. The garage was constructed around 1936 and encroaches on FPCC property by 7 feet, the driveway by 10.9 feet. The Smiths acquired their property in 1978 and continue to occupy and maintain the structures. Term: 10 Years License Fee: $3,500.00 License Application Fee: None YELAR Fee: Waived Total Fee of $3,500.00 payable in annual installments of $350.00 for the ten year term of the License. (Sec.2-3-1D and 5-2A-4. Tree Mitigation Fee: $None The area of the License is: 0.01 Acre Concurrence(s): The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Grantee has met the insurance requirements under the License Agreement. The Forest Preserves staff have reviewed this license application and plans and have referPass Action details Not available
15-0417 1  Contract AmendmentPROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Resource Management Vendor: Tallgrass Restoration LLC, Schaumburg, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Shoreline enhancement and maintenance services Original Contract Period: 5/15/2012 - 5/15/2015, with a sixty (60) day extension previously approved by the Purchasing Agent through 7/13/15 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 7/14/2015 retroactively through 7/14/2017 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,000,000.00 Original Approval: 4/4/2012 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: $1,000,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $1,000,000.00, not to exceed $500,000.00 per twelve (12) months Accounts: 09-6752 Shoreline Maintenance Contract Number(s): 12-31-102 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions. Summary: Contract #12-31-102 consists ofapprovePass Action details Video Video
15-0419 1  Lease AmendmentPROPOSED LEASE AMENDMENT Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming Request: Requesting authorization to amend an office lease for the purpose of adding more space. Landlord: 1140 Lake Street, LLC Chicago, Illinois Tenant: Forest Preserve District of Cook County Location: 1136-1140 Lake Street, Oak Park, Illinois Term/Extension Period: Lease term is not changing (terminates 9/25/19) Space Occupied: Adding 1,256 square feet of space (Suite 302) to the currently leased 3,108 square feet (Suite 309), increasing total leased space to 4,364 square feet Monthly Rent: Adding $1,988.67 to current monthly rent of $4,921.00 for a new total monthly rent of $6909.67(Same price per square foot and annual escalation as current lease) Fiscal Impact: Additional $105,713.34 (Plus pro rata share of Common Area Maintenance (CAM), taxes and insurance over 2014 base year) Accounts: Office Rental (1140 Lake Street, Oak Park, Illinois), 01-6921 Option to Renew: FPDCC has 1, 3 and 5 year renewal options at conclusion of current lease term. TermapprovePass Action details Video Video
15-0420 1  Contract AmendmentPROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: Domokur Architects, Lombard Il Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to increase a previously executed task order for architectural and engineering services contract Good(s) or Service(s): Professional Services Original Contract Period: Thirty-two (32) months from the issuance of the Notice To Proceed, (4/30/13 - 12/31/15) Proposed Contract Period Extension: Three (3) months (1/1/16-3/31/16 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $2,017,721.00 Original Approval: 04/16/13, $1,872,755.00 Previous Increase(s): Administrative Increase 06/02/14, $144,966.00 This Increase Requested: $87,773.34 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $87,773.34 Accounts: Camp Accounts: 25-6740, 26-6740, 51-6740, 52-6740, 54-6740, and 55-6740 Contract Number(s): Task Order #13-80-03-001-D Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Papprove as amendedPass Action details Video Video
15-0423 1  Contract AmendmentPROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: Plata Corporation, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend a previously executed construction contract Good(s) or Service(s): Life safety and ADA improvements at the Preserves Indian Boundary Maintenance Division Headquarters and replace of the roof at Indian Boundary Golf Course Original Contract Period: Original contract period nine (9) months from Notice to Proceed (6/20/2014 - 3/20/2015) with administrative 2 month extension (3/21/2015 - 5/21/2015) Proposed Contract Period Extension: Extension request retroactively for six (6) months (5/22/2015 - 11/22/2015) Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $535,435.00 Original Approval: 3/11/2014, $535,435.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: NA Accounts: NA Contract Number(s): 13-80-01 G2R3 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The VendoapprovePass Action details Video Video
15-0425 1  Contract AmendmentPROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: Plata Corporation, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend a previously executed construction contract Good(s) or Service(s): Life safety and ADA improvements at the Preserves Deer Grove Maintenance Division Sub-Headquarters, Crabtree Nature Center, North Police Headquarters, Northwest Resource Management Headquarters and replacement of the roof at Highland Woods Golf Course Original Contract Period: Original contract period nine (9) months from Notice to Proceed (6/20/2014 - 3/20/2015) with administrative two (2) month extension (3/21/2015 - 5/21/2015) Proposed Contract Period Extension: Extension request retroactively for nine (9) months (5/22/2015 - 2/22/2016) Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $999,839.00 Original Approval: 3/11/14, $999,839.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A Accounts: N/A Contract Number(s): 13-80-01 GapprovePass Action details Video Video
15-0431 1  ReportREPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Submitting Report for the Contract Compliance Committee Report Title: Chicago Botanic Garden MBE-WBE Bond Expenditure Report Report Period: 12/31/2012 through 3/31/2015 Summary: Submitting report for referral to the Contract Compliance CommitteereferPass Action details Video Video
15-0432 1  ReportREPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Submitting Report for the Contract Compliance Committee Report Title: Chicago Zoological Society MBE-WBE Bond Expenditure Report Report Period: 12/31/2012 through 3/31/2015 Summary: Submitting report for referral to the Contract Compliance CommitteereferPass Action details Not available
15-0433 1  ReportREPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Submitting Report for the Contract Compliance Committee Report Title: FPDCC MBE-WBE Expenditure Report Report Period: 1/1/2015 through 3/31/2015 Summary: Submitting report for referral to the Contract Compliance CommitteereferPass Action details Not available
15-0434 1  ReportREPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) Report Period: 1/1/2014 through 12/31/2014 Summary: The CAFR has been prepared by the District in accordance with the principles and standards for financial reporting set forth by the Government Accounting Standards Board, and audited by a firm of independent auditors retained by the District.referPass Action details Not available
15-0435 1  Intergovernmental AgreementPROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Finance and Administration Other Part(ies): Cook County Government, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorize the Forest Preserve District, with respect to assets under its authority and control, to join the Asset Marketing Program through an inter-governmental agreement (IGA) and the County’s contract with the Program Manager, as envisioned in the Asset Marketing Ordinance adopted by the Board on November 19, 2014. Goods or Services: The Forest Preserve District will participate as a voting member on the Asset Marketing Committee, set forth in the Asset Marketing Ordinance, No. 14-0-5643. This will allow the Forest Preserve District the opportunity to derive additional revenue or value from assets under their control via the marketing program(s) proposed by the Program Manager. This IGA provides a general set of principles to guide the cooperation and collaboration of the Governmental Participants to ensure and promote the successful development and implementation of an Asset Marketing Program that protects the intereapprovePass Action details Video Video
15-0449 1  Interagency AgreementPROPOSED INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT Department(s): Office of the General Superintendent Other Part(ies): Chicago Zoological Society, Brookfield, Illinois Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into an agreement Good(s) or Service(s): The development of programs between the Preserves and the Chicago Zoological Society in areas of common interest including, but not limited to conservation, education, outreach, citizen science, STEM education initiatives, training of youth and teachers in furtherance of their careers, and research relative to collaborative implementation of the Centennial Plans of each institution. Agreement period: Will be ongoing from the date of execution Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: N/A Agreement Number(s): N/A Summary/Notes: The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding is to define a stronger collaborative relationship between the Preserves and the CZS which will cooperatively develop, support, and implement coordinated programs to ensure implementatapprovePass Action details Video Video
15-0450 1  ContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Resource Management Vendor: Mark Hansen, Crete, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Hay farming Contract Value: $6,120.00 Contract period: 7/21/2015 through 12/21/2017 Estimated Fiscal Impact: Generation of $6,120.00 Accounts: Revenue Generating Contract Number(s): 15-31-109 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Summary: Historically, hay farming has taken place on land owned by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “District”). This practice allows the District to generate revenue, while at the same time preventing invasive plant species from taking over fallow land. It is the District’s intention to restore fallow land wherever possible and these farming practices are a good method to keep these lands in a more manageable condition until a restoration project can take place on the site. The contract term for hay cutting is a period of one year, with twapprovePass Action details Video Video
15-0451 1  ContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Resource Management Vendor: Straughn Farms, Peotone, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Hay farming Contract Value: $20,872.50 Contract period: 7/21/2015 through 12/31/2017 Estimated Fiscal Impact: Generation of $20,872.50 Accounts: Revenue Generating Contract Number(s): 15-31-109 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Summary: Historically, hay farming has taken place on land owned by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “District”). This practice allows the District to generate revenue, while at the same time preventing invasive plant species from taking over fallow land. It is the District’s intention to restore fallow land wherever possible and these farming practices are a good method to keep these lands in a more manageable condition until a restoration project can take place on the site. The contract term for hay cutting is a period of one yearapprovePass Action details Not available
15-0452 1  ContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Resource Management Vendor: Kopping Farms, Lemont, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Hay farming Contract Value: $15,064.50 Contract period: 7/21/2015 through 12/31/2017 Estimated Fiscal Impact: Generation of $15,064.50 Accounts: Revenue Generating Contract Number(s): 15-31-109 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Summary: Historically, hay farming has taken place on land owned by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “District”). This practice allows the District to generate revenue, while at the same time preventing invasive plant species from taking over fallow land. It is the District’s intention to restore fallow land wherever possible and these farming practices are a good method to keep these lands in a more manageable condition until a restoration project can take place on the site. The contract term for hay cutting is a period of one year, witapprovePass Action details Not available
15-0426 1  ReportPROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - July 21, 2015 - September 8, 2015 TODAY! 7/21; Pre-Activities - 5:30 pm; Concert - 6:30 - 8 pm Forest Jams, Cermak Aquatic Center, 7600 W Ogden Ave, Lyons Head out to our summer concert series and participate in group jam sessions, learn about making instruments from natural and recycled materials and enjoy concerts by local musicians. For tonight, enjoy the Las Guitarras de Espana band presenting “Surabhi” (Indo-Afro-flamenco music and dance)! Wednesdays - Fridays through 10/4; 11 am - 3 pm Discovery Programs in the English Walled Garden, Malott Japanese Garden, and Regenstein Fruit and Vegetable Garden, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe Discovery Programs enable visitors to explore a variety of gardening topics with volunteers in an informal setting. The programs spark curiosity and increase knowledge through one-on-one conversations, demonstrations, discovery carts, mini tours and activities Thursday,receive and filedPass Action details Video Video
15-0457 1  Journal of ProceedingsJOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS SECRETARY TO THE BOARD, Matthew B. DeLeon, presented in printed form a record of the Journal of Proceedings of the regular meeting held on 6/9/2015.approvePass Action details Not available
15-0455 1  Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -06/09/2015 The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2015 to Present: $29,258.54 Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $2,186.70 Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2015 to Present: $374,836.06 Legal Fees for 06/09/2015 to Be Approved: $28,815.08approvePass Action details Not available
15-0436 1  DisbursementBCR Automotive Group DBA RoeschapprovePass Action details Not available
15-0437 1  DisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: AGAE Contractors, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $160,698.20 Accounts: 25-6710, Building Account Purchase Order Number: 2741 Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G2R2 Summary: Billy Caldwell Roof Replacement and Pump HouseapprovePass Action details Not available
15-0438 1  DisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Burling Builders, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $347,902.74 Accounts: 25-6710, Building Account Purchase Order Number: 3012 Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G3R1 & G3R2 Summary: New Metal Buildings at Various Sites, locations include: Thorn Creek Maintenance Division HQ, Palos Trail HQ, Central Maintenance Facilities Addition & Central Maintenance Facilities Vehicle Storage Building\approvePass Action details Not available
15-0439 1  DisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Plata Corporation, Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $267,032.24 Accounts: 25-6710, Building Account Purchase Order Number: 3558 Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G7R1 Summary: General Headquarters Elevator Addition and RenovationapprovePass Action details Not available
15-0440 1  DisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: All-Bry Construction Company, Burr Ridge, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $456,590.17 Accounts: 25-6710, Building Account Purchase Order Number: 3532 Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G7R2 Summary: Swallow Cliff Warming ShelterapprovePass Action details Not available
15-0441 1  DisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Old Veteran Construction, Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $169,100.90 Accounts: 25-6780, Trail Account Purchase Order Number: 3479 Contract Number(s): 13-80-02-03C1 Summary: Bridges, Culverts & Underpass Repair & Replacement, Regions 7-9 at the following locations: Cal Sag Channel Tributary (FP115), Paddock Woods (FP130), Papoose Lake, Dan Ryan Woods Underpass, Schubert’s Woods (FP63) and Woodrow Wilson Woods (FP65 & 66)approvePass Action details Not available
15-0442 1  DisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Burling Builders, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $222,464.13 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Purchase Order Number: 3302 Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-003C Summary: Camp Sullivan Development, Phase 1approvePass Action details Not available
15-0443 1  DisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Cornerstone Contracting, Inc., Elk Grove Village, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $535,471.99 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Purchase Order Number: 3465 Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-006C Summary: Camp Bullfrog & Maple Lake DevelopmentapprovePass Action details Not available
15-0444 1  DisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Path Construction, Inc., Arlington Heights, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $692,212.27 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Purchase Order Number: 3544 Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-007C Summary: Camp Sullivan Development, Phase 2approvePass Action details Not available
15-0445 1  DisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Path Construction, Inc., Arlington Heights, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $469,186.09 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Purchase Order Number: 3546 Contract Number(s): 13-+80-03-008C Summary: Camp Dan Beard DevelopmentapprovePass Action details Not available
15-0446 1  DisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: IDOT, Springfield, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $298,307.54 Accounts: 25-6780, Trail Account Purchase Order Number: 4430 Contract Number(s): 06-80-03 Summary: Thorn Creek Bicycle Trail Completion, Stage 1 - ConstructionapprovePass Action details Not available
15-0448 1  DisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Martinez Frogs-OVC JV, Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $283,382.13 Accounts: 25-6760, Recreation (Landscape Improvements) Account Purchase Order Number: 3298 Contract Number(s): 11-80-14 Re-Bid Summary: Oak Forest Preserve Trail Construction and Parking Lot ImprovementsapprovePass Action details Not available
15-0453 1  DisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: CXT, Inc. Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $211,439.60 Accounts: 51-6710, Building Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-46B Summary: Four (4) Prefabricated Flush Toilets; locations include: Barrington Road Pond, Harms Woods, North Creek Meadow, Schiller WoodsapprovePass Action details Not available
15-0268 1  Bid RecommendationPROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT Department: Planning and Development Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Paul Borg Construction Co., Chicago, Illinois, for renovation and adaptive reuse of former warming shelter at Bemis Woods South in Western Springs for office/concession space. Reason: Contract 13-80-02-11C1 Adaptive Reuse - New Office: Bemis Woods. The work includes, but is not limited to, Interior and Exterior Building Improvements, Accessibility and other related work as specified in the plans & specifications. Bid Opening Date: 3/27/15 Bid Results: Firm Base Bid 1. Paul Borg Construction $431,253.00* 2. Outlook/GMA, JV $471,906.00 3. All-Bry Construction $497,000.00 4. FH Paschen, S.N. Nielsen Assoc. $499,970.00 5. Brown &Momen, Inc. $500,139.00 6. Reliable & Associates $561,611.00 7. Chicago Commercial Construction Holdings, Inc. $574,904.10 8. OapprovePass Action details Not available
15-0407 1  Bid RecommendationPROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Chicago Commercial Construction, Chicago, Illinois, for parking lot improvements at Chick Evans Golf Course in Morton Grove.approvePass Action details Not available
15-0415 1  Bid RecommendationPROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT Department: Resource Management Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Groundskeeper Landscaping, Orland Park, Illinois Reason: Contract #15-31-110 consists of the removal, topping or pruning of one thousand three hundred sixty-seven (1,367) trees, five (5) of which require stumping in accordance with the Preserves specifications in Region 5, Salt Creek Division. Groundskeeper Landscaping, Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder of the four (4) bidders. Bid Opening Date: 6/26/2015 Bid Results: 1. Groundskeeper Landscaping, $169,500.00 2. Trees R Us, $178,788.00 3. Clean Cut Tree Service, $238,590.00 4. Homer Tree Service, $262,950.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $169,500.00 Contract Period: Sixty (60) working days from notice to proceed Account Name/Number: 09-6756 EAB Tree Removal, 09-6750 Habitat Restoration District: 16 and 17 Concurrence(s): The vendor has met the Minority aapprovePass Action details Not available
15-0416 1  Bid RecommendationPROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT Department: Resource Management Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Trees “R” Us, Wauconda, Illinois Reason: Contract #15-31-111 consists of tree and brush removal along the multi-use trail system in the Skokie Lagoons area, including the removal, topping or pruning of one thousand four hundred fifty-six (1,456) trees, thirty-nine (39) of which require pruning in accordance with the Preserves specifications in Region 4, Skokie Division. Trees “R” Us, Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder of the five (5) bidders. Bid Opening Date: 6/26/2015 Bid Results: 1. Trees R’ Us, $147,570.00 2. Clean Cut Tree Service, $180,920.00 3. Arborworks, LLC, $189,833.50 4. Groundskeeper Landscaping, $236,600.00 5. Homer Tree Service, $311,638.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $147,570.00 Contract Period: Sixty (60) working days from notice to proceed Account Name/Number: 09-6756 EAB Tree Removal, 09-6750 approvePass Action details Not available
15-0422 1  Bid RecommendationPROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT Department: Planning and Development Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into a contract with Outlook/GMA, JV, Chicago IL for building improvements at Joe Louis Golf Course and Burnham Woods Golf Course Reason: Contract 13-80-01 G6R2 includes roof replacements for the clubhouse and maintenance garage at Joe Louis Golf Course Clubhouse and the irrigation building at Burnham Woods Golf Course. This work is for construction services and includes removing and replacing existing roofing systems as well as adding additional insulation and performing miscellaneous interior repairs associated with the work. Bid Opening Date: 6/19/2015 Bid Results: Base Bid Additional Items 2&3* Total Bid 1. Outlook/GMA, JV $351,906.00 $21,480.00 $373,386.00 2. L. Marshall Inc. $423,000.00 $15,100.00 $438,100.00 * Additional Items 2&3 include furnishing and installapprovePass Action details Not available
15-0427 1  Bid RecommendationPROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT Department: Landscape Maintenance Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Service Sanitation, Gary, Indiana Reason: Contract 15-52-201 consists of providing and servicing portable toilets that will include two cleanings per week during peak season for Region 1 consisting of North West, Poplar Creek, Des Plaines and Indian Boundary Divisions. Bid Opening Date: 5/29/2015 Bid Results: 1. Service Sanitation, $241,602.00 2. Waste Management, $246,648.00. Estimated Fiscal Impact: $241,602.00 Contract Period: 11/1/2015 - 10/31/2018, Three (3) year contract with two (2) one (1) year extension options Account Name/Number: Contractual and Other Professional Services, 01-6217 District: 1, 9, 14, 15, 16 and 17 Concurrence(s): The vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance provision. The Chief Attorney and Chief Financial Officer have approved this item.approvePass Action details Not available
15-0428 1  Bid RecommendationPROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT Department: Landscape Maintenance Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Service Sanitation, Gary, Indiana Reason: Contract 15-52-202 consists of providing and servicing portable toilets that will include two cleanings per week during peak season for Region 2 consisting of the North Branch, Skokie, and Salt Creek Divisions. Bid Opening Date: 5/29/2015 Bid Results: 1. Service Sanitation, $218,376.00 2. Waste Management, $235,722.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $218,376.00 Contract Period: 11/1/2015 - 10/31/2018, Three (3) year contract with two (2) one (1) year optional extension years Account Name/Number: Contractual and Other Professional Services, 01-6217 District: 1, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 17 Concurrence(s): The vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance provision. The Chief Attorney and Chief Financial Officer have approved this item.approvePass Action details Not available
15-0429 1  Bid RecommendationPROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT Department: Landscape Maintenance Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (“the Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Service Sanitation, Gary, Indiana Reason: Contract 15-52-203 consists of providing and servicing portable toilets that will include two cleanings per week during peak season for Region 3 consisting of the Palos, Sag Valley, and Tinley Creek Divisions. Bid Opening Date: 5/29/2015 Bid Results: 1. Service Sanitation, $282,360.00 2. Waste Management, $307,350.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $282,360.00 Contract Period: 11/1/2015 - 10/31/2018, Three (3) year contract with two (2) one (1) optional extension years Account Name/Number: Contractual and Other Professional Services, 01-6217 District: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 16 and 17 Concurrence(s): The vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance provision. The Chief Attorney and Chief Financial Officer have approved this item.approvePass Action details Not available
15-0430 1  Bid RecommendationPROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT Department: Landscape Maintenance Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (“the Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Service Sanitation, Gary, Indiana Reason: Contract 15-52-204 consists of providing and servicing portable that will include two cleanings per week during peak season toilets for Region 4 consisting of the Calumet and Thorn Creek Divisions. Bid Opening Date: 5/29/2015 Bid Results: 1. Service Sanitation, $191,070.00 2. Waste Management, $194,610.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $191,070.00 Contract Period: 11/1/2015 - 10/31/2018, Three (3) year contract with two (2) one (1) optional extension years Account Name/Number: Contractual and Other Professional Services, 01-6217 District: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 Concurrence(s): The vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance provision. The Chief Attorney and Chief Financial Officer have approved this item.approvePass Action details Not available
15-0406 1  ReportREPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Revenue and Expenditure Report Report Period: 05/01/2015 through 05/31/2015 Summary: May 2015 Revenue and Expenditure Reportreceive and filedPass Action details Not available