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PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Request: requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the "Preserves") to enter into a contract with American Backhoe Service, University Park, Illinois.
Reason: Contract 13-80-03-001-C is for the Camp Shabbona Offsite Utility Project. The proposed project is to construct offsite electrical utility duct to support the development of the Camp Shabbona site in Calumet City. The work includes, but is not limited to, trenching and duct installation and other related work as specified in the plans and specifications.
Bid Opening Date: 4/2/2014
Bid Results:
1. American Backhoe Service $363,791.00
2. Burling Builders, Inc. $371,083.04*
3. Leopardo Companies $421,521.85**
* Burling Builders Inc.'s bid was read into the record as $371,000.00, but after further examination, Burling Builders Inc. made a mathematical error in their calculations. Their actual bid is $371,083.04.00.
**Leopardo Companies bid was read into the record as $421,524.00, but after further examination, Leopardo Companies made a mathematical error in their calculations. Their actual bid is $421,521.85.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $363,791.00
Contract Period: 90 days from notice to proceed.
Account(s): Camp Development, 25-6730, 51-6730, 52-6730 and 54-6730
District(s): 4
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.