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PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Request: requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the "Preserves") to enter into a contract with Old Veteran Construction Inc., Chicago, Illinois.
Reason: Contract 13-80-02-15C1-R; involves repairs to 24 picnic shelters throughout the Preserves. The work incudes, but is not limited to, replacement or patching of concrete ceiling panels and concrete floor slabs, roof repairs and replacements, removal and replacement of galvanized steel gravel stops along the roof edge, cleaning, priming, and painting of picnic shelter ceilings and metal/wood beams, and other related work as specified in the plans & specifications.
Bid Opening Date: 5/9/2014
Bid Results:
1. Old Veteran Construction Inc. $721,606.34
2. Tori Construction $956,366.58
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $721,606.34
Contract Period: 8/4/2014 to 12/30/2014
Account Name/Number: Recreation Landscape Accounts, 25-6760, 51-6760, 52-6760, and 54-6760
District: Districtwide
Concurrence(s):
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance provision.
The Chief Attorney and Comptroller have approved this item.