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PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department(s): Transportation and Highways
Vendor: Path Construction Company, Arlington Heights, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Bridge Improvements
Location:
Group 3 - 2013
104th Avenue at Calumet-Sag Channel
Ridgeland Avenue at Calumet-Sag Channel
Crawford Avenue at Calumet-Sag Channel
Francisco Avenue at Calumet-Sag Channel
in the Villages of Alsip, Robbins, Crestwood and the City of Blue Island and
Forest Preserve District of Cook County
County Board District: 5, 6, 17
Section:
Section Number: 12-W2515-03-BR
Section Number: 12-W3714-06-BR
Section Number: 12-W4313-02-BR
Section Number: 12-W9513-05-BR
Contract Value: $4,966,847.00
Contract period: 11/13/2013 - 11/13/2014
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2014 $4,966,847.00
Accounts: 600-585
Contract Number(s): 13-88-12930
Concurrences:
Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Office of the Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: An Invitation to Bid was issued for Group 3 - 2013 for the Department of Transportation and Highways. A competitive bidding process was followed in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Path Construction Company was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and is recommended for the award. The total sum of the bid is 5.07% above the Engineer's estimate of cost. The Department of Transportation has examined the bid and found it satisfactory.
The proposed improvement to the 104th Avenue Bridge at the Calumet-Sag Channel is located approximately 0.5 miles south of 107th St., in Palos Township, on the West line of Section 21, T37N;R12E of the Third Principal Meridian. The improvement of the 104th Avenue Bridge at the Calumet-Sag Channel includes deck slab repair, removal and replacement of the existing strip seal expansion joint, cleaning and painting existing steel structures, structural repair of concrete, steel truss member repairs, removal and replacement of the deck in-fill areas and collateral and auxiliary work as needed to complete the project.
The proposed improvement to the Ridgeland Avenue Bridge at the Calumet-Sag Channel is located approximately 0.6 miles south of 115th St. in Worth Township, on the West line of Section 29, T37N;R13E of the Third Principal Meridian. The improvement of the Ridgeland Avenue Bridge at the Calumet-Sag Channel includes cleaning and painting of existing steel structures, removal and replacement of existing deck drains, removal and replacement of existing strip seal and neoprene expansion joints, steel truss member repairs, structural repair of concrete, removal and replacement of the deck in-fill areas and collateral and auxiliary work as needed to complete the project.
The proposed improvement to the Crawford Avenue Bridge at the Calumet-Sag Channel is located approximately 0.25 miles north of 135th St., in Worth Township, on the West line of Section 35, T37N;R13E of the Third Principal Meridian. The improvement of the Crawford Avenue Bridge at the Calumet-Sag Channel includes cleaning and painting existing steel structures and steel handrail, removal and replacement of existing strip seal expansion joint, repair of steel handrail and posts, removal and replacement of the deck in-fill areas, approach slab repair and collateral and auxiliary work as needed to complete the project.
The proposed improvement of the Francisco Avenue Bridge at the Calumet-Sag Channel includes cleaning and painting existing steel structures, removal and replacement of existing strip seal and neoprene expansion joints, steel truss member repairs, removal and replacement of the deck in-fill areas, structural repair of concrete and collateral and auxiliary work as needed to complete the project. The contract term is twelve (12) months effective after award by the Board of Commissioners and proper execution of the Contract Documents on 11/13/2013 and ends on 11/13/2014.
The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully submits the proposed bridge improvements known as Group 3 - 2013 contract for your approval.
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