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PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter a construction contract with Martinez Frogs Inc., primary place of business Melrose Park, Illinois, for new accessible canoe launch improvement at Busse Lake Boating Center in Elk Grove.
Reason: Contract #74000008004 issued under Project #19-80-27C Busse Lake Boating Center Accessible Canoe Launch Improvement. The work includes, but is not limited to, construction of an accessible canoe launch, including earthwork, concrete paving, asphalt paving, storm sewers, soil erosion / sediment control and landscaping, construction layout, traffic control and protection, and other related work as specified in the plans and specifications.
In addition to an accessible canoe/kayak launch, the project includes a new access path to connect the launch parking lot with the Busse Boathouse and comfort station parking lot. The project is partially funded by an $80,000.00 Boat Access Area Development (BAAD) grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR).
Bid Opening Date: 6/12/2020
Bid Results:
1. Martinez Frogs Inc. $194,922.75
2. CPMH Construction $228,129.50
3. Foundation Mechanics LLC $232,900.00
4. Pan-Oceanic Eng. Co., Inc. $248,002.37
5. Paul Borg Construction Co. $256,707.00
6. Meru Corporation $297,478.00
7. Schaefges Brothers, Inc. $391,525.70
8. Robe, Inc. $403,495.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $194,922.75
Contract Period: One hundred and seventy-five (175) days from notice to proceed.
Account Name/Number: Land Improvements 51010.560019, 51027.560019, 51028.560019, 51051.560019 51056.560019, 51057.560019 and 51058.560019; and Future Construction and Development Accounts
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 via direct participation.