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PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department(s): Transportation and Highways
Vendor: Acura, Inc, Bensenville, Illinois.
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract.
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services - Curb Ramp Replacement Program 2022 South
Location: Cook County Commissioner District 5, 6, and 17
Section: 23-CRIPS-00-CG
Contract Value: $787,353.00
Contract period: 7/14/2023 - 1/1/2028
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY2023 $629,882.40; FY2024 $157,470.60
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 13000.1500.29150.521536
Contract Number(s): 2311-02231
Concurrences:
The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via: direct participation. The Prime is a Certified MBE (HA)
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed contract between the County and Acura, Inc, Bensenville, Illinois. The Curb Ramp Replacement Program 2022-South under this contract provides for ADA ramp updates and construction at various locations throughout southern Cook County. The purpose of this improvement is to protect the public investment in the highway system, provide a safe, efficient and sustainable highway and support development of the regional economy in accordance with the Department’s mission statement. Furthermore, this improvement promotes the STAR initiative goals of ensuring safe and smooth travel; and reducing congestion on County highways.
This contract is 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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