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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 Matthew Paving, Inc., primary place of business Oak Lawn, Illinois, for Districtwide Transportation Improvements at various locations, primarily in Southwest Cook County.
Specific locations are in Willow Springs (John Husar I&M Canal, Red Gate Woods, Maple Lake East, Pulaski Woods South, Pulaski Woods, Wolf Road Woods, & Crawdad Slough)
Reason: Contract #74000010692 issued under Project #19-80-67G-22C2 Districtwide Transportation Improvements for the Palos Area Parking Lot Improvements. The work includes, but is not limited to access drive, parking area, and paved trail improvements at Red Gate Woods, John Husar I&M Canal Trail, Maple Lake East, Pulaski Woods, Pulaski Woods South, Wolf Rd Woods, & Crawdad Slough and other related work as specified in the plans & specifications.
Bid Opening Date: 4/28/2022
Bid Results:
1. Matthew Paving, Inc. $1,923,834.82
2. Enlight Contracting, LLC $2,049,122.35
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $1,923,834.82
Contract Period: Two hundred thirty (230) days from notice to proceed.
Account Name/Number: Land Improvements 51029.560019, 51009.560019, 51051.560019 and 51058.560019 accounts
District: 17
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.