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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 Districtwide Transportation Improvements at 165 Algonquin Rd and Crabtree Nature Center in Barrington, Illinois.
Reason: Contract #74000009399 issued under Project #19-80-67G-21C6 Districtwide Transportation Improvements at 165 Algonquin Rd and Crabtree Nature Center. The work includes, but is not limited to, earthwork, asphalt paving, permeable paver construction, drainage and ADA improvements, and other related work as specified in the plans and specifications. A Museum Grant awarded by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (“IDNR”) will contribute approximately $105,000.00 for ADA improvements at Crabtree Nature Center. 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 $711,787.75
2. Matthew Paving, Inc. $769,132.00
3. Meru Corporation $968,519.70
4. Foundation Mechanics $1,048,249.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $711,787.75
Contract Period: One hundred (100) 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: 15
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.