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PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Department: Facilities and Fleet Maintenance
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Industrial Fence Inc., Chicago, Illinois.
Reason: Contract #74000007353 issued under Project #19-53-004907R is for furnishing and installing galvanized steel chain link fencing and PVC coated chain link fencing, removal of existing chain link fencing, and the repair of existing fencing Districtwide, on an as needed basis.
Bid Opening Date: 11/22/2019
Bid Results:
1. City Fencing Solutions, Inc., $2,813.76 *
2. Industrial Fence, Inc., $5,031.77
3. Antigua, Inc., $7,340.72
* City Fencing Solutions, Inc. was found non-responsive to the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The bidders were instructed to provide unit costs. The approved contractor will be required to provide written estimates prior to commencing work and costs will be required to align with the schedule of values provided in the bid response. The Facilities and Fleet Department has expended approximately $50,000.00 annually for repair related fencing work. The Planning and Development and Resource Management Departments will also work with the approved contractor.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $300,000.00
Contract Period: 1/14/2020 - 12/31/2022
Account Name/Number: Building Services, Supplies, and Materials 51001.540360; Professional Services 51001.520840; Trail Amenities 51001.540131; Equipment 51001.540380; Special or Co-op Programs 51058.521313; Grant & Mitigation 51010.521444; Site Amenities 51051.560060, 51057.56006 and 51058.56006; and Other Materials 51001.530267
District: Districtwide
Concurrence(s):
The Chief Financial Officer and Interim Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct participation.