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PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Department: Resource Management
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Encap, Inc., DeKalb, Illinois
Reason: Contract #17-31-122 consists of 11.65 acres of tree and brush removal in accordance with the Preserves’ specifications in Region 7, Sag Valley Division. Encap, Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder of the eight (8) bidders.
Bid Opening Date: 9/29/2017
Bid Results:
1. Atrium, Inc., $16,274.90
2. Encap, Inc., $40,134.25
3. Semper Fi Yard Services, $42,406.00
4. Tallgrass Restoration, $48,347.50
5. Applied Ecological Services, $54,890.96
6. KGI Landscaping, $59,415.00
7. Groundskeeper Landscaping, $111,840.00
8. Homer Tree Service, $139,800.00
**Deficiencies were noted with respect to Atrium, Inc.’s qualifications which prohibited it from being deemed the lowest responsible bidder.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $40,134.25
Contract Period: Date of execution - 12/31/19, with a twelve (12) month extension option to account for potential suboptimal weather or ground conditions
Account Name/Number: EAB Tree Removal 51009.521456, Vegetation Management 51009.521455, Habitat Enhancement 51009.521452, Habitat Restoration 51009.521444, Mitigation Accounts: 51010.29982 and 51010.22522
District: 17
Concurrence(s):
The Chief Attorney and Chief Financial Officer have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.