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PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department(s): Transportation and Highways
Vendor: Acura, Inc., Bensenville, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Location:
Plum Grove Road - Nerge Road to Higgins Road
Wagner Road - Glenview Road to Willow Road
County Board District(s): 14, 15, 17
Original Contract Period: 8/9/2024 - 7/31/2028
Section: 23-PVMTN-00-PV
Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A
Section: N/A
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $13,486,768.75
Original Board Approval: 7/25/2024, $13,486,768.75
Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A
Contract Utilization: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via: Direct participation. The prime vendor is a certified MBE.
This Increase Requested: $794,499.94
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2025 $794,499.94
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax:11300.1500.29150.560019
Contract Number(s): 2411-04112
IDOT Contract Number(s): N/A
Federal Project Number(s): N/A
Federal Job Number(s): N/A
Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests the approval of the proposed Contract Amendment between Cook County and Acura, Inc., Bensenville, Illinois. On July 25, 2024, your honorable Body awarded a contract to Acura, Inc., Bensenville, Illinois for the aforesaid improvement to be completed in accordance with the plans and specifications.
The quantities as shown on the contract documents were estimated for bidding purposes only. This change represents the difference between the estimated quantities and actual field quantities of work performed. The amendment accounts for changes required to successfully complete the project including additional topsoil, longitudinal joint sealant, asphalt surface course, sidewalk, dowel bars and saw cutting for pavement patching, drainage structures to be adjusted, non-special waste disposal, electronic message boards, and storm sewer 8-inch. Additional work includes reflective pavement markers, manhole frames and frates, a 36-inch temporary storm sewer culvert on Wagner Road, a new storm sewer inlet on Wagner Road, exploration of unknown utilities on Wagner Road, corrugated median replacement on Plum Grove Road, and an additional storm sewer crossing replacement on Wagner Road.
This contract was awarded pursuant to a publicly advertised Invitation for Bid (IFB) in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Acura, Inc. was the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder.
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