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PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Planning and Development
Vendor: Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd., Rosemont, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Phase III engineering services for construction oversight relating to construction of approximately 1.0 mile of the Des Plaines River Trail from Lawrence Avenue to Irving Park Road.
Contract Value: $321,800.00
Contract Period: 6/1/2024 - 12/31/2026
Estimated Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $321,800.00 (FY 2024 $64,360.00, FY 2025 $247,440.00, FY 2026 $10,000.00). Approximately 80% to be reimbursed by TAP-L grant.
Accounts: Professional Services 51009.520830, 51010.520830, 51029.520830, 51033.520830, 51034.520830; and future Construction and Development accounts
Contract Number(s): #74000013937 issued in response to RFQ #19-80-67G-24E2 (Solicitation #2380-010140)
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval.
The Vendor has met the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct participation.
District(s): 9
Summary: Phase III engineering services are needed to oversee the rehabilitation and realignment of approximately 1 mile of the Des Plaines River Trail extending from Lawrence Avenue south to Irving Park Road (known as Segment 4). A major federal grant was awarded by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (“CMAP”) through the locally programmed Transportation Alternative Program (TAP-L) (Board Item No. 22-0223) that will reimburse the Forest Preserves for roughly 80% or $257,400.00 of the total cost for these services. The Forest Preserves intends to pay the required 20% local match ($64,400.00) from capital funds including Motor Fuel Tax funds provided under an IGA with the Cook County Department of Transportation & Highways (Board Item No. 20-0007).
The Forest Preserves issued a Request for Qualifications for Phase III Engineering Services. Eight (8) firms responded to a publicly advertised Request for Qualifications. Christopher B. Burke Engineering (“CBBEL”) was selected based on qualifications.
In addition to a contract directly with the Vendor, IDOT requires that the Forest Preserves enter into Local Agency and Engineering Service Agreements for Federal Participation. A Resolution authorizing execution of those agreements has been submitted separately (Board Item No. 24-0121).
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