Meeting date/time:
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1/20/2015
10:00 AM
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Minutes status:
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Final
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Meeting location:
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Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
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15-0135
| 1 | | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FOREST PRESERVE FEE SCHEDULE | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
FOREST PRESERVE FEE SCHEDULE
Amending the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances to add a fee schedule for the new Camp Ground Facilities.
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 7 - Fees, Chapter 1 - Fee Schedule of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as follows:
7-1-1: FEE SCHEDULE
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CAMP GROUND FEES
TYPE CAPACITY MONTHS NIGHTS RESIDENT* NON-
RESIDENT*
Tent or RV Electric |99|November- All Nights $25.00 $35.00
March
Tent or RV Electric |99|April - Sunday- $35.00 $45.00
October Wednesday
Tent or RV Electric |99|April - Thursday - $50.00 $60.00
October Saturday
Tent or RV Non-Electric|99|November - All Nights $20.00 $30.00
March
Tent or RV Non-Electric|99|April - Sunday - $30.00 $40.00
October Wednesday
Tent or RV Non-Electric|99|April - Thursday - $35.00 $45.00
October Saturday
Small Cabin |99|November - All Nights $40.00 $50.00
March
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15-0081
| 1 | | | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT AND THE EXISTENCE AND FORMATION OF THE ILLINOIS LAW ENFORCEMENT ALARM SYSTEM BY INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, of the State of Illinois (hereinafter “Governmental Entity”) is a special purpose unit of local government and duly constituted public agency of the State of Illinois, and;
WHEREAS, the Governmental Entity, as a public agency of the State of Illinois, is authorized and empowered by the Constitution of the State of Illinois (Ill. Const. Art. VII § 10) and the Illinois Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (5 ILCS 220/1 et seq.) to enter into intergovernmental agreements with other public agencies on matters of mutual concern and interest such as the provision of adequate law enforcement personnel and resources for the protection of residents and property falling within the jurisdiction of the Governmental Entity, and;
WHEREAS, the Governmental Entity recognizes that certain natural or man-made occurrences may result in emergenci | approve | Pass |
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15-0117
| 1 | | COOK COUNTY NO CASH BID PROGRAM RESOLUTION | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
COOK COUNTY NO CASH BID PROGRAM RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY, THROUGH ITS GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, TO REQUEST THAT THE COUNTY OF COOK ASSIST IN THE ACQUISITION OF THREE TAX DELINQUENT PARCELS BY THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY THROUGH THE NO CASH BID PROGRAM AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING FOREST PRESERVES IN THE AREA ADJACENT TO THE JOE LOUIS GOLF COURSE AND WHISTLER WOODS FOREST PRESERVE
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “District”) owns an approximately 120 acre parcel known as Joe Louis Golf Course , located north of W 134th Street and west of S Halsted Street in Riverdale, Cook County, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the District that two parcels immediately adjacent to the north boundary of the Joe Louis Golf Course (“Parcel 1” and “Parcel 2”) and suitable for use by the District as a forest preserve are tax delinquent; and that a parcel immediately adjacent to the eastern Boundary of Parcel 2 (“Parcel 3”) and suitable for use by the District | approve | Pass |
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15-0147
| 1 | | | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN TO INCREASE SEASONAL PARKING FEES FOR NON-MEMBERS
WHEREAS, the Chicago Botanic Garden (“the Garden”) has remained one of the top attractions in Cook
County; and
WHEREAS, in 2005, the Garden attracted a total of 697,000 guests; and
WHEREAS, in 2014, attendance at the Garden surpassed the one-million-visit-benchmark with 1,058,000 visits, an increase of 6% over 2013 and a 52% increase since 2005; and
WHEREAS, although the number of guests have increased, the Garden has never charged an admission
fee; and
WHEREAS, the Garden is one of the only major cultural institutions in the Chicagoland area to not charge an admission fee; and
WHEREAS, while the Garden is extremely proud of the increased attendance numbers, this success frequently becomes a detriment to the visitor experience and Garden-wide commitment to outstanding customer service; and
WHEREAS, weekend visitorship has increased, guests waiting to enter the garden experience lengthy delays and the Garden’s 1,200 parking spaces are quickly filled | refer | Pass |
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15-0108
| 1 | | CONTRACT AMENDMENT IMEX, LLC, Schaumburg, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Planning and Development
Vendor: IMEX, LLC, Schaumburg, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction services for site utilities and site improvements for five prefabricated comfort stations
Original Contract Period: 10/16/2013-10/15/2014- twelve (12) months from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 10/16/2014 - 6/30/2015
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,110,060.00
Original Approval: FINA0068, 9/10/2013, $1,110,060.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: N/A
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None
Accounts: Building Accounts 51-6710 and 52-6710
Contract Number(s): 13-80-40
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
Summary: Contract 13-80-40 includes site utilities and site improvements for five | approve | Pass |
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15-0114
| 1 | | Conservation and Experiential Programming | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming
Other Part(ies): University of Illinois Extension, Champaign, Illinois
Request: Authorization to enter into Interagency Agreement with the University of Illinois Extension
Goods or Services: Environmental education and outreach services
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: 01/20/2015-12/31/2015
Fiscal Impact: $250,000.00
Accounts: Corporate Fund Districtwide Services 01-6919
Summary: The University of Illinois Extension ("Extension") will provide educational and public outreach programs, thus significantly expanding educational opportunities for youth and adult populations within Cook County. Extension will also provide professional training workshops for Forest Preserve staff and assist in growing the number of Master Naturalists and Master Gardeners that volunteer with the Preserves. The Forest Preserve Conservation & Experiential Programming staff will work with Extension staff to coordinate and direct these educational activities. The Universi | approve | Pass |
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15-0116
| 1 | | Fishin’ Buddies, Inc. | Partnership Agreement | PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
Request: requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a Partnership Agreement with Fishin’ Buddies, Inc..
Reason: For more than twenty years, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “District”) has partnered with Fishin’ Buddies to provide educational and recreational outdoor programs and activities to underserved youth in Cook County. For the last six years, Fishin Buddies has sponsored several programs including, but not limited to, the Youth Conservation Conference (“YCC”), an intensive, four-week boot camp for High School youth; the Fall Fishing Derby, a team fishing contest at Waumpu Lake in September; and the C.O.R.E Kids program, a winter/outdoor program for elemetary and middle school youth. Those youth who complete the YCC also may be eligible for a two-week paid intership at District.
The total cost of these programs offered by Fishin; Buddies is about $77,000.00. It is requested that the District be given authority to proceed as a sponsor for the programs listed b | approve | Pass |
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15-0119
| 1 | | PNC Bank, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Finance and Administration
Vendor: PNC Bank, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Electronic payment card services
Contract Value: Revenue Generating, $179,000.00
Contract period: 2/15/2015 - 7/31/2017
Estimated Revenue: FY 2015, 2015, $46,000.00, FY 2016, $83,000.00 and FY 2017 $50,000.00
Accounts: Rebate Revenue, 01-5522
Contract Number(s): 1488-13855 Cook County Approved on 7/23/2014
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
Summary: PNC Bank will provide the Forest Preserve District of Cook County with electronic payment card services, utilizing a virtual credit card for vendor payments, this is cost effective, flexible and user friendly with strong security, antifraud and reconciliation features. The Forest Preserve is seeking to procure the same services provided b | approve | Pass |
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15-0138
| 1 | | Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR) Award | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR) Award
Report Period: Fiscal Year End 2013
Summary: The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. | receive and filed | Pass |
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15-0140
| 1 | | Procurements and Disbursements Report 11/1/2014 - 11/30/2014 | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Procurements and Disbursements Report
Report Period: 11/1/2014 - 11/30/2014
Summary: Submitting the Procurements and Disbursements Report for the period. This report is to be received and filed in compliance with Section 1-8-2(BB) of the District’s Code of Ordinances. | receive and filed | Pass |
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15-0146
| 1 | | Systems Solutions, Inc., Northbrook, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Finance & Administration
Vendor: Systems Solutions, Inc., Northbrook, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Computer hardware, software and hardware maintenance
Original Contract Period: 07/11/2012 - 07/10/2015
Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $520,000.00
Original Approval: 07/02/2012, $200,000.00
Previous Increase(s): 05/13/2013, $20,000.00 and 06/18/2013, $300,000.00
This Increase Requested: $300,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2015 $300,000.00
Accounts: Computer Equipment, Supplies and Software Accounts, 01-6310, 01-6372 and 09-6374
Contract Number(s): 11-84-167cc
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
Summary: The Forest Preserve District wishes to continue to utilize the Cook County System Solutions | approve | Pass |
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15-0115
| 1 | | Calendar items for the Forest Preserves of Cook County for 1/20/2015 - 2/11/2015 | Miscellaneous Item of Business | PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Forest Preserves of Cook County
Summary: Calendar items for the Forest Preserves of Cook County for 1/20/2015 - 2/11/2015.
Mondays, 1/12 - 5/18 (except 4/20); 10 - 11 am
Story Time in the Lenhardt Library, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Stories and activities for children ages 2 to 5, accompanied by a caregiver. Free.
Tuesday, 1/20; 5 - 7 pm
Winter Wellness in the Woods Thatcher Woods, River Forest
Reap the benefits of exercising outside in nature. Instructor-led workouts will include a variety of winter-related activities. Learn how to dress for exercise in cold conditions.
Call 708-771-1010 for details and to reserve a spot.
Saturday, 1/24; 9 am - 3 pm
Ski Fest, Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont
Celebrate cross-country skiing at Sagawau’s winter wonderland. Experience our groomed trails at this slide-and-glide party for skiers of all levels.
Saturday, 1/24; 1:30 pm
Raptors in Winter, Little Red Schoolhouse, Willow Springs
Learn about Illinois raptors and how they survive in winter. | receive and filed | Pass |
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14-1017
| 1 | | Forest Preserve of Cook County MBE/WBE Expenditures Report | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Submitting Report for the Contract Compliance Committee
Report Title: Forest Preserve of Cook County MBE/WBE Expenditures Report
Report Period: 1/1/2014 - 9/30/2014
Summary: Submitting report for referral to the Contract Compliance Committee. | receive and filed | Pass |
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14-1018
| 1 | | Chicago Zoological Society MBE/WBE Expenditure Report | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Submitting Report for the Contract Compliance Committee
Report Title: Chicago Zoological Society MBE/WBE Expenditure Report
Report Period: 1/1/2014 - 9/30/2014
Summary: Submitting report referral to the Contract Compliance Committee. | receive and filed | Pass |
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14-1019
| 1 | | Chicago Botanic Garden MBE/WBE Expenditure Report | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Submitting Report for the Contract Compliance Committee
Report Title: Chicago Botanic Garden MBE/WBE Expenditure Report
Report Period: 1/1/2014 - 6/30/2014
Summary: Submitting report for referral to the Contract Compliance Committee. | receive and filed | Pass |
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15-0145
| 1 | | | Journal of Proceedings | JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
SECRETARY TO THE BOARD, Matthew B. DeLeon, presented in printed form a record of the Journal of Proceedings of the regular meeting held on 12-16-2014 . | approve | Pass |
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15-0113
| 1 | wef | Currie Motors, Frankfort, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Facilities and Fleet
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Currie Motors, Frankfort, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Vehicles and Maintenance Purchase for thirteen (13) 2015 Ford Escape 4x4 SUV
Fiscal Impact: $308,919.00
Accounts: Vehicles and Maintenance, 25-6625
Contract Number(s): National Joint Powers Alliance Number 129-Board Approval 07/22/2014
Summary: This purchase is for thirteen (13) 2015 Vehicles to be used throughout the District and includes maintenance services. | approve | Pass |
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15-0123
| 1 | | BCR Automotive Group, DBA Roesch Ford, Bensenville, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Facilities and Fleet
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: BCR Automotive Group, DBA Roesch Ford, Bensenville, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): 2015 Ford F350 Ext. Cab
Fiscal Impact: $36,013.36
Accounts: Vehicles and Maintenance, 09-6625 and 25-6625
Contract Number(s): City of Chicago Contract #26573, Board Approval Date 07/22/2014
Summary: This purchase is for one (1) 2015 Ford F350 Ext. Cab vehicle to be used throughout the District and includes maintenance services. | approve | Pass |
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15-0124
| 1 | | BCR Automotive Group, DBA Roesch Ford, Bensenville, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Facilities and Fleet
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: BCR Automotive Group, DBA Roesch Ford, Bensenville, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Eighteen (18) 2015 Ford Explorer
Fiscal Impact: $602,448.00
Accounts: Vehicles and Maintenance, 09-6625 and 25-6625
Contract Number(s): City of Chicago Contract #26235, Board Approval 07/22/2014
Summary: This purchase is for Eighteen (18) 2015 Ford Explorer vehicles to be used throughout the District and includes maintenance services. | approve | Pass |
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15-0129
| 1 | | Burling Builders, Inc., Chicago, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Burling Builders, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $449,328.28
Accounts: 25-6710, Building Account
Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G3R1 & G3R2
Summary: New Metal Buildings at Various Sites, locations include: Thorn Creek Maintenance Division HQ, Palos Trail HQ, Central Maintenance Facilities Addition & Central Maintenance Facilities Vehicle Storage Building | approve | Pass |
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15-0130
| 1 | | All-Bry Construction, Burr Ridge, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: All-Bry Construction, Burr Ridge, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $170,474.71
Accounts: 25-6710, Building Account
Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G7R2
Summary: Warming Shelter Building and Site Improvements at Swallow Cliff | approve | Pass |
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15-0131
| 1 | | Old Veteran Construction Inc., Chicago, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Old Veteran Construction Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $161,482.55
Accounts: 25-6780, Trail Account
Contract Number(s): 13-80-02-03C1-R
Summary: Bridges, Culverts & Underpass Repair & Replacement, Regions 7-9 at the following locations: Cal Sag Channel Tributary (FP115), Paddock Woods (FP130), Papoose Lake, Dan Ryan Woods Underpass, Schubert’s Woods (FP63) and Woodrow Wilson Woods (Fp65 & 66) | approve | Pass |
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15-0132
| 1 | | Burling Builders Inc., Chicago, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Burling Builders Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $582,422.68
Accounts: 25-6730 Camp Account
Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-003-C
Summary: Camp Sullivan Group Development, Phase 1 | approve | Pass |
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15-0133
| 1 | | Old Veteran Construction Inc., Chicago, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Old Veteran Construction Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $442,191.87
Accounts: 25-6730 Camp Account
Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-004-C
Summary: Camp Reinberg Development | approve | Pass |
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15-0134
| 1 | | Cornerstone Contracting, Inc., Elk Grove Village, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Cornerstone Contracting, Inc., Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $611,240.02
Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account
Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-006-C
Summary: Camp Bullfrog/Maple Lake Development | approve | Pass |
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15-0137
| 1 | | Burling Builders, Inc., Chicago, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Burling Builders, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $325,487.89
Accounts: Camp Account, 25-6730
Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-002-C
Summary: Camp Shabbona Development | approve | Pass |
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15-0142
| 1 | | Plata Corporation, Chicago, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Plata Corporation, Chicago, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $292,922.20
Accounts: Building Account, 25-6710
Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G2R3
Summary: Indian Boundary Maintenance Division Headquarters and Golf Course | approve | Pass |
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15-0109
| 1 | | Chicago Commercial Construction, Chicago, Illinois | Bid Recommendation | PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT
Department: Planning and Development
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Chicago Commercial Construction, Chicago, Illinois, for site improvements and interpretive elements at Deer Grove East near Palatine and Killdeer Meadow near Tinley Park, including new signs, stone seating and sculptural elements
Reason: Contract 13-80-02-05C4-R; Deer Grove and Tinley Creek Site Improvements. The work includes, but is not limited to, earthwork, stone trail installation, concrete paving, arched bridge, landscape restoration, signage and other interpretive elements, and other related work as specified in the plans & specifications.
Bid Opening Date: 12/19/2014
Bid Results:
Firm Base Bid
1. Chicago Commercial Construction $836,289.65
2. Industria, Inc. $859,316.00
3. Cornerstone Contracting, Inc. $949,000.00
4. Pan Oceanic Engineering Co., Inc. $1,241,126.00 | approve | Pass |
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15-0110
| 1 | | Path Construction, Arlington Heights, Illinois | Bid Recommendation | PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT
Department: Planning and Development
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Path Construction, Arlington Heights, Illinois, recreation landscape improvements at Swallow Cliff-north near Palos Park including construction of new stairs on the west side of the sledding hill, repair and regarding of the existing sledding hill and related site improvements
Reason: Contract 13-80-02-16C2; Swallow Cliff Site Improvements. The work includes, but is not limited to, site grading, concrete paving, cast-in-place concrete, concrete stair steps, limestone stair steps, railing, drainage piping, landscape restoration, and other related work as specified in the plans & specifications
Bid Opening Date: 12/10/2014
Bid Results:
Firm Base Bid Additional Work Item’s #1* Total Bid
1. Path Construction $739,400.00 $19,476.00 $758,876.00
2. Schaefges Brothers $774,989.68 $24,272.00 $799,261.68
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15-0112
| 1 | | Chicago Commercial Construction, Chicago, Illinois | Bid Recommendation | PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT
Department: Planning and Development
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Chicago Commercial Construction, Chicago, Illinois, for recreation landscape improvements at Miller Meadow in Maywood, Beck Lake dog area in Glenview and Bremen Grove dog area in Tinley Park. Miller Meadow improvements include flying field relocation, access paths from parking lots to shelters, new off-leash dog area and a new loop trail. New shade shelters and gate improvements planned at Bremen & Beck Lake off-leash dog areas
Reason: Contract 13-80-02-06C4-R; Miller Meadow, Beck Lake, and Bremen Grove Site Improvements. The work includes, but is not limited to, site grading, fencing, concrete, asphalt, drainage piping, new shelters, swipe card system, landscape restoration, and other related work as specified in the plans & specifications.
Bid Opening Date: 12/19/2014
Bid Results:
Firm Base Bid Additional Item | approve | Pass |
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15-0118
| 1 | | Homer Tree Care, Inc., Lockport, Illinois | Bid Recommendation | PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT
Department: Resource Management
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Homer Tree Care, Inc., Lockport, Illinois
Reason: Contract #14-31-122 consists of the removal, topping or pruning of three hundred fifty-two (352) trees (due mostly to the impacts of Emerald Ash Borer), in accordance with the Preserves specifications in Region 4, Skokie Division. Homer Tree Care, Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder of the three (3) bidders.
Bid Opening Date: 11/19/2014
Bid Results:
1. Homer Tree Care, Inc. $50,300.00
2. Clean Cut Tree Service, Inc. $95,000.00
3. Trees “R” Us, Inc. $283,600.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $50,300.00
Contract Period: Sixty (60) working days from the issuance of notice to proceed
Account Name/Number: Habitat Restoration 09-6750, EAB Tree Removal 09-6756, EAB Tree Removal 09-914-6756, Habitat Restoration 10-6750
District: 13 and 14
Concurrence(s):
The vendor has met | approve | Pass |
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15-0144
| 1 | | Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue & Expenses for November 2014 | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue & Expenses
Report Period: 11/1/2014 - 11/30/2014
Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis Report for November 2014 | receive and filed | Pass |
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