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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 F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC, Chicago, Illinois for the Interior and Exterior Improvements at Whealan Pool, Caldwell Woods warming shelter and comfort stations at Linne Woods and LaBagh Woods.
Reason: Contract 13-80-01-G6R3B-2 Interior and Exterior Improvements at Whealan Pool, Caldwell Woods, Linne Woods, and LaBagh Woods. The work includes, but is not limited to, interior and exterior
building improvements, emergency exit lighting, new paths, bicycle racks, and other related work as specified in the plans & specifications.
Bid Opening Date: 2/6/2015
Bid Results:
Firm Base Bid
1. F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC $258,784.78*
2. Outlook Design & Construction / GMA Construction $293,171.30
3. Chicago Commercial Construction $347,462.98
4. Paul Borg Construction Company $399,445.80
* F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC's bid was read into the record as $258,776.00, but after further examination, they made a mathematical error in their calculations. Their actual bid is $258,784.78
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $258,784.78
Contract Period: Nine (9) Months after issuance of Notice to Proceed.
Account Name/Number: Building Accounts 25-6710, 26-6710, 51-6710, 52-6710, 54-6750 and 55-6710 .
District: 9,12 and 13
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.