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PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department(s): Transportation and Highways
Vendor: K-Five Construction Corporation, Westmont, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Location: 88th/Cork Avenue at I-294 Interchange
County Board District(s): 6
Original Contract Period: 6/27/2024 - 7/20/2029
Section: 19-W3019-00-PV
Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A
Section: N/A
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $25,819,361.29
Original Board Approval: 6/13/2024: $25,819,361.29
Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A
Contract Utilization: The Contract-Specific goal set on this contract is Zero.
This Increase Requested: $2,042,906.28
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2026: $2,042,906.28
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019: $479,294.09; 11300.1500.29150.521536: $1,563,612.19
Contract Number(s): 2316-10041
IDOT Contract Number(s): N/A
Federal Project Number(s): 284E(761)
Federal Job Number(s): C-91-008-20
Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests the approval of the proposed amendment between Cook County and K-Five Construction Corporation of Westmont, Illinois.
On 6/13/2024, your Honorable Body awarded a contract to K-Five Construction Corporation, Westmont, Illinois for the aforesaid improvement to be completed in accordance with the plans and specifications.
The amendment accounts for changes required from unexpected field conditions, design changes, and coordination with adjacent projects. The project components also needed to be closely coordinated with the adjacent Illinois Tollway’s I-294 widening project. The sequence of both projects required close coordination, initially with the 88th / Cork project needing to start after the Tollway project on the 88th Bridge. Next, the 88th / Cork project initial work was critical path for Tollway work in the area. Moving forward, the project team will be working closely with the Tollway on future coordination items including the opening of the ramps from 88th Ave to I-294. The project also encountered additional underground work which resulted in additional level of effort. The amendment also accounts for additional work required to coordinate the two projects and resolve utility conflicts including those with Nicor, AT&T, MCI, ComEd, and the Justice Water Commission. Finally, the amendment accounts for additional work required due to field conditions encountered that differed from what was expected when the project plans were completed. All changes are germane to the contract and required to complete the roadway, drainage, and traffic improvements safely and effectively.
This contract was awarded pursuant to a publicly advertised Invitation for Bid (IFB) in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. K-Five Construction Corporation was the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder.
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