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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 CPMH Construction, primary place of business Chicago, Illinois, for the Picnic Grove Access & Drainage Improvements project at Barrington Road Pond, Bremen Grove, Busse Forest South, and St. Paul Woods. CPMH Construction was the lowest responsible bidder of the five (5) bidders when adjusted for response to optional items included in the bid.
Reason: Contract #74000006211 issued under Project #19-80-02 Picnic Grove Access & Drainage Improvements. The work includes, but is not limited to, access and drainage improvements, and other related work as specified in the plans and specifications.
Bid Opening Date: 6/28/2019
Bid Results:
Firm Base Bid* Base Bid with Drainage Component
1. CPMH Construction $157,711.00 $241,917.00
2. Enlight Contracting, LLC $203,665.80 $296,861.80
3. Gale Construction Co. $218,078.29 $266,312.06
4. Lifco Construction $220,401.00 $290,485.00
5. Meru Corporation $253,510.00 $322,538.00
*The Forest Preserves will not be proceeding with the drainage component of the
specifications. The bid pricing has been adjusted accordingly.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $157,711.00
Contract Period: One hundred eighty (180) days from notice to proceed.
Account Name/Number: Site Amenities 51051.560060, 51055.560060, 51056.560060, 51057.560060, 51058.560060 and 51027.560060
District: 6, 13, 15
Concurrence(s):
The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct participation.
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.