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PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Vendor: URS Corporation, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County to enter into and execute a contract.
Good(s) or Service(s): Trail crossings assessment
Contract Value: $48,731.83
Contract period: Five (5) months from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2014 $48,731.83
Accounts: General Consulting Services Accounts - 25-6740, 51-6740, 52-6740, 54-6740 and 55-6740
Contract Number(s): 13-80-02-14D
Concurrences:
The Comptroller and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
Summary: Contract (Task Order) #13-80-02-14D is for architectural and engineering design services for the District's landscape and civil engineering capital improvement program. The project scope includes assessment of existing conditions and safety of approximately 149 existing trail crossings, typical development standards, prioritization, and budget estimates.
On 12/5/2012, the Board of Commissioners approved a pre-qualified pool of 85 firms for architectural & engineering design services for the District's capital improvement programs. A professional services agreement was subsequently executed with each pre-qualified firm which provided for engagement of services for specific projects via a Task Order.
URS was awarded several contracts in 2013 and 2014 totaling over $150,000, and therefore, necessitating board approval of this additional contract for $48,731.83.
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