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PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT
Department: Planning and Development
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the "Forest Preserves") to enter into a contract with Martinez Frog's, Inc., Melrose Park, Illinois, for new accessible canoe launches at Northwestern Woods in Des Plaines and Kickapoo Woods in Riverdale.
Reason: Contract 13-80-02-10C2 New Canoe Launches. The work includes, but is not limited to, tree removal, earthwork, asphalt paving, concrete paving, pipe culverts, restoration and other related work as specified in the plans & specifications.
Bid Opening Date: 3/18/15
Bid Results:
Firm Base Bid
1. Martinez Frog's Inc. $209,407.50
2. Industria, Inc $261,921.00
3. Norvilla, LLC $268,000.00
4. F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates, LLC $268,520.00
5. Front Range Environmental $288,200.00
6. Schaefges Brothers, Inc. $296,646.00
7. Paul Borg Construction Company $309,846.70
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $209,407.50
Contract Period: Five (5) Months after issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
Account Name/Number: Recreation Landscape Accounts: 25-6760, 26-6760, 51-6760, 52-6760, 54-6760 and 55-6760
District: 5 and 17
Concurrence(s):
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance provision.
The Chief Attorney and Chief Financial Officer have approved this item.