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PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a construction contract with Western Remac, Inc., primary place of business Woodridge, Illinois, for Districtwide Signage.
Reason: Contract #74000009232 issued under Project #21-80-01 Districtwide Signage includes fabrication and/or installation of new outdoor wayfinding, identification, information and interpretive signs at specified gateway sites and trailhead locations, and replacement of existing wood signs at various locations specified in the contract documents.
Bid Opening Date: 5/26/2021
Bid Results:
1. Western Remac, Inc.* $984,297.00
* Only one bid was received. This bid opportunity was reposted to provide a second opportunity to attend a mandatory pre-bid conference.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $984,297.00
Contract Period: Three (3) years from Notice to Proceed
Account Name/Number: Land Improvements 51009.560019, 51010.560019, 51057.560019, 51058.560019, 51051.560019, 51030.560019; and future Construction and Development accounts
District: Districtwide
Concurrence(s): The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct participation.