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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 Matthew Paving, Inc., Oak Lawn, Illinois, for parking lot repaving at Whistler Woods in Riverdale and Little Calumet Boat Launch in Blue Island.
Reason: Contract 15-80-27 Parking Lot Repaving. The work includes, but is not limited to, repaving and reconstructing the existing parking lots at the Whistler Woods and Little Calumet Boat Launch sites and other related work as specified in the plans & specifications.
Bid Opening Date: 5/13/2015
Bid Results:
Firm Base Bid
1. Matthew Paving Inc. $307,750.00*
2. J&R 1st in Asphalt Inc. $355,096.43
3. GA Paving LLC $362,691.07
* Matthew Paving, Inc.'s bid was read into the record as $307,780.00, but after further examination, they made a mathematical error in their calculations. Their actual bid is $307,750.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $307,750.00
Contract Period: Four (4) months from the issuance of Notice to Proceed.
Account Name/Number: Site Amenity Accounts: 25-6770, 26-6770, 51-6770, 52-6770, 54-6770 and 55-6770
District: 5
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.