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PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department(s): Transportation and Highways
Vendor: BLA, Inc., Itasca Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Management Services
Location: Old Orchard Road - Wood Drive to Skokie
County Board District(s): 13
Original Contract Period: 8/1/2023 - 7/31/2028
Section: 14-A8327-09-RP
Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A
Section: N/A
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $2,709,097.00
Original Board Approval: 6/29/2023, $2,709,097.00
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.
This Increase Requested: $2,375,663.00
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2026 $2,375,663.00
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019
Contract Number(s): 2038-18429A
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 approval of the proposed Contract Amendment between the County and BLA, Inc., Itasca, Illinois.
This contract provides for construction management services in accordance with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) requirements. The Services include oversight in construction supervision, inspection and documentation in pre-construction, construction and post-construction phases. The Consultant will provide qualified individuals who will work under the direction and guidance of the Department's Bureau of Construction in various roles.
This amendment accounts for additional professional services needed for the extended duration of the Old Orchard Road construction project, additional efforts needed to resolve different site conditions, and additional co...
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