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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 Enlight Contracting, LLC, primary place of business Chicago, Illinois, for the Parking Lot Green Infrastructure Retrofit and Canoe Launch project at Schuth’s Grove in North Riverside.
Reason: Contract #7400009398 issued under Project #19-80-67G-21C5 Parking Lot Green Infrastructure Retrofit and Canoe Launch at Schuth’s Grove. The work includes, but is not limited to, a porous unit paving parking lot and bio-retention retrofit and accessible canoe and kayak launch improvements, and other related work as specified in the plans and specifications. A green infrastructure grant awarded by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (“MWRD”) will contribute approximately $203,107.00 and a boat access area development grant awarded by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (“IDNR”) will contribute approximately $80,000.00. Motor Fuel Tax (“MFT”) funds from the Cook County Department of Transportation & Highways are anticipated to cover most of the remaining project cost.
Bid Opening Date: 6/23/2021
Bid Results:
Bidder Bid Amount
1. Enlight Contracting, LLC $854,125.50
2. Blinderman Construction Co., Inc. $977,891.27
3. Meru Corporation $997,681.40
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $854,125.50
Contract Period: Three hundred thirty-six (336) days from issuance of notice to proceed.
Account Name/Number: Land Improvements 51029.560019, 51057.560019, 51028.560019; and Grant Accounts 51010.560019 and 51010.560060
District: 1
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 provisions via direct participation.