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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 MYS, Inc., primary place of business Palos Heights, Illinois, for Districtwide Bridge Repairs at various locations throughout the County.
Reason: Contract #74000014798 issued under Project #22-80-06-24C1R for districtwide bridge repairs at various sites in north, northwest, and central Cook County (Edgebrook and Chick Evans golf courses and on trails at County Lane Woods, Paddock Woods, Skokie Lagoons and Deer Grove). The work addresses critical issues identified by bridge inspections. The work includes, but is not limited to, bridge, trail and culvert repairs, and other related work as specified in the plans and specifications.
Bid Opening Date: 8/8/2024
Bid Results:
1. MYS, Inc. $1,282,358.10
2. Berglund Construction Company $1,600,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY2024 $384,707.40; FY2025 $897,650.70
Contract Period: Three hundred ninety-four (394) days from the date of issuance of Notice to Proceed
Account Name/Number: Land Improvement 51009.560019, 51033.560019, and 51034.560019; and future Construction and Development accounts
District: Districtwide
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.