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PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Planning and Development
Vendor: Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd., Rosemont, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Phase II Engineering for approximately 1.3 miles of bicycle trail from Sand Ridge Nature Center to Green Lake Aquatic Center, funded with Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program ("ITEP") funding administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation ("IDOT").
Contract Value: $50,000.00
Contract period: Three hundred and sixty (360) days from notice to proceed
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2017 $50,000.00 (80% to be reimbursed by ITEP)
Accounts: Professional Services accounts: 51025.520830, 51026.520830, 51054.520830, 51055.520830, 51056.520830, 51057.520830, 51009.520830; Grant account 51010.520830
Contract Number(s): 13-80-26B
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
District(s): 4
Summary: On 6/24/2013, the District issued a Request for Qualifications for Phase I, II and III Engineering Services for the Sand Ridge Bicycle Trail. An agreement for Phase I Engineering was executed between Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. ("CCBEL") and the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the "District") and all Phase I Engineering is now complete. The next project step is Phase II Engineering, which includes the preparation of plans and specifications for approximately 1.3 miles of bicycle trail from Sand Ridge Nature Center to Green Lake Aquatic Center funded with ITEP funding administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation. CBBEL was selected to complete Phase II Engineering Services based on its qualifications and familiarity with the project based on completion of Phase I work. The using department provided a sole source justification for this proc...
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