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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 Porous Unit Paving Parking Lot Retrofit project at Dam No. 4 Woods East in Park Ridge.
Reason: Contract #74000006212 issued under Project #18-80-09 Dam No. 4 Woods East Porous Unit Paving Parking Lot Retrofit. The work includes, but is not limited to, porous unit paving parking lot retrofit improvements for a reduced area, partial removal and restoration, a new access path to limestone shelter and other related work as specified in the plans and specifications. A Green infrastructure grant awarded by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (“MWRD”) will contribute $319,933.00 or roughly 50% of the project cost.
Bid Opening Date: 6/28/2019
Bid Results:
Firm Total Bid
1. CPMH Construction $629,997.70
2. Meru Corporation $748,505.30
3. Enlight Contracting, LLC $773,022.30
4. Gale Construction Co. $787,407.40
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $629,997.70 ($319,933.00 grant)
Contract Period: One hundred eighty (180) days from notice to proceed.
Account Name/Number: Site Amenities 51051.560060, 51055.560060, 51056.560060, 51057.560060, and 51058.560060, Grant Account 51010.560060 and 51027.560060
District: 9
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.