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PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Presented by: ARNOLD L. RANDALL, General Superintendent
Department: Planning and Development
Request: requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the "Preserves") to enter into a contract with All-Bry Construction Company, Burr Ridge, Illinois, for building and site improvements at the Swallow Cliff Stairs in Palos Park.
Reason: Contract 13-80-01 G7R2 is for Warming Shelter Building and Site Improvements at Swallow Cliff Woods North. The proposed project is the development of a new warming shelter including, but not limited to, construction of a multi-use space, a concession area and flush toilets. The project also includes development of a patio, paths, utilities, landscaping, improvements to the overlook area located at the top of the hill and other related work as specified in the plans & specifications.
Bid Opening Date: 6/4/2014
Bid Results:
Firm Base Bid
1. All-Bry Construction Company $1,564,000.00
2. Path Construction Co. Inc $1,667,600.00
3. Chicago Commercial Construction $1,682,323.53*
4. Plata Corporation $1,800,989.00
5. The Lombard Company $1,805,000.00
6. Friedler Construction $1,832,701.00**
7. Brown & Momem Inc. $2,431,500.00
* Chicago Commercial Construction's bid was read into the record as $1,682,323.50, but after further examination, Chicago Commercial Construction made a mathematical error in their calculations. Their actual bid is $1,682,323.53.
** Friedler Construction Co.'s bid was read into the record as $1,820,800.00, but after further examination, Friedler Construction Co. made a mathematical error in their calculations. Their actual bid is $1,832,701.00.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $1,564,000.00
Contract Period: Three Hundred (300) days from notice to proceed
Account Name/Number: Building Accounts 25-6710, 52-6710 and 54-6710 & Grant Account 10-6710
District: 17
Concurrence(s):
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance provision.
The Comptroller and Chief Attorney have approved this item.