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PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Department: Planning and Development
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County to enter into a construction contract with Fabex Technologies, LLC, primary place of business Chicago, Illinois, for improvements at Crabtree Nature Center located in South Barrington.
Reason: Contract #74000010691 issued under Project #22-80-04 Building Renovations and Interpretive Exhibits at Crabtree Nature Center. The project addresses energy efficiency, accessibility, and visitor amenities. Energy efficiency work includes, but is not limited to, replacement of existing heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems with all-electric systems, energy efficient lighting, new ceilings, windows and doors. Visitor amenities include a new welcome desk, accessibility updates, new educational exhibits, and other related work as specified in the plans and specifications. This work is funded in part by a grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Museum Capital grant program (see grant award Board Item No. 21-0101).
Bid Opening Date: 5/4/2022
Bid Results:
Firm Bid Amount
1. Fabex Technologies, LLC $2,079,436.00*
2. Industria Construction Services $2,173,157.00**
3. Efraim Carlson & Son, Inc. $2,212,400.00
4. Blinderman Construction Co., Inc. $2,241,000.00
5. Tandem Construction Inc. $2,440,000.00
6. Accel Construction Services Group, LLC $2,609,170.00
* Submitted bid was $2,079,435.00 but was $1.00 higher after further examination of calculations.
** Submitted bid was $2,173,158.00 but was $1.00 lower after further examination of calculations.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $2,079,436.00; with up to $637,500.00 to be reimbursed by IDNR grant
Contract Period: 6/14/2022 - 6/13/2023
Account Name/Number: Property Maintenance and Operations 51009.560105, 51010.560105, 51027.560105, 51028.560105, 51051.560105, 51058.560105, 51030.560105, 51031.560105 and future Construction and Development funds
District: 15
Concurrence(s):
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance provisions via direct participation.