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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 into a construction contract with Fabex Technologies, LLC, Chicago, Illinois for improvements at Sand Ridge Nature Center located in South Holland, Illinois.
Reason: Contract #7400018002 issued under Solicitation #26-80-013850 for Project # 25-80-12 Sand Ridge Nature Center Building Improvements. The work primarily includes repairs to the animal kitchen, laundry, and exterior entry. Work includes, but is not limited to: selective demolition of existing animal food prep kitchen millwork and associated fixtures; installation of custom stainless steel kitchen system, associated fixtures and epoxy flooring; installation of connections and exhaust for washer/dryer; replacement and repair of select entry canopy components, masonry restoration and replacement of existing entry doors to accommodate automatic push plate entry for accessibility; and other related work as specified in the plans and specifications.
Bid Opening Date: 3/4/2026
Bid Results:
1. Fabex Technologies, LLC, $232,222.00*
2. Garfield Building Maintenance, $375,000.00
*The cost proposal submitted was $232,722.00, but there was a clerical error and the correct amount is $232,222.00.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $232,222.00
Contract Period: Three hundred sixty (360) days from the issuance of the notice to proceed.
Account Name/Number: Property Maintenance & Operations 51009.560105, 51033.560105, 51034.560105, 51036.560105, 51037.560105 and any future Construction & Development accounts
District: 4
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.