Title
AUTHORITZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH ALL-BRY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
FOR PARK #578 DEVELOPMENT
SPECIFICATION P-11004-087
Body
To the Honorable Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District
I. Recommendation
It is recommended that the General Superintendent and CEO or his designee enter into a contract with All-Bry Construction Company for the Development of Park #578. The contractor was selected pursuant to a Request for Proposal (“RFP”). No work may commence and no payment shall be made to vendor prior to the execution of a written agreement.
II. Award Information
Company: All-Bry Construction Company
145 Tower Drive, Suite 7
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Company Type: Construction
Majority Interest: Thomas W. Girouard 100%
Contract Term: Construction to be substantially completed by November 15, 2016
Contract Amount: Not-to-exceed $1,665,000.00
Scope of Services: The Chicago Park District (“CPD”) seeks to develop an undeveloped 1.75-acre park located in the Near West Side Community Area at 1900 West Washington Boulevard that serves the West Haven Park redevelopment. The park development includes a new playground with engineered wood fibar surfacing, spray feature, pathway improvements, lighting, and landscaping.
Affirmative
Action Goals: The Minority- and Women-Owned Participation for this contract include: 41.5% Minority-Owned and 5.6% Women-Owned.
Authorization: Authorize the General Counsel to include other relevant terms and conditions in the written Agreement. Authorize the General Superintendent to execute the Agreement and the Secretary to attest as to the signing of the Agreement and keep an original copy of the Agreement on file.
III. Budget and Financial Information
Budget Classification: Capital Grant
Source of Funds: 391.8260.0578.627030.TF001.G4.08.55161
IV. Procurement Information
Specification Number: P-11004-087
Date Issued: November 30, 2015
Date of Pre-Submittal Meeting: December 8, 2015
Date Proposals Due: December 18, 2015
Number of Proposals Received: Seven (7)
Proposal Evaluation Detail: The proposal was evaluated for the quality of the proposal particularly the qualifications of their assigned personnel and similar project experience in addition to their commitment to meet the established substantial completion. Other factors reviewed included the cost and compliance with M/WBE goals.
Procurement History: Project was issued for proposal through the Construction / Renovation Services and Playground Construction / Renovation Services Pools.
This contract was solicited as a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) to the Pre-qualified Pool of Construction / Renovation Services and Playground Construction / Renovation Services on November 30, 2015. Seven (7) proposals were received on the due date and all proposals were found by the Department of Purchasing (“Purchasing”) to be compliant and responsive.
V. Explanation
In 2006, the Chicago Park District completed a land swap with the Chicago Housing Authority for Park #498 to allow for the West Haven Park Master Redevelopment Plan, a redevelopment of the former Henry Horner Homes, which is currently in its final phase. The new Park #578 will include similar park elements that were previously at Park #498 which included a playground, passive green space, lighting, landscaping, etc.
VI. General Conditions
1) Conflicts: The Agreement shall not be legally binding on the Chicago Park District if entered into in violation of the provisions of 50 ILCS 105, the Public Officer Prohibited Activities Act.
2) Ethics: The Chicago Park District’s Ethics Code, Chapter III of the Code of the Chicago Park District, shall be incorporated into and made part of the agreement.
3) Contingent Liability: Any agreement lawfully entered into for a period of more than one year shall be executory only for the amounts for which the Park District may become liable in succeeding fiscal years pursuant to 70 ILCS 1505/17(i). The agreement shall contain a clause that any expenditure beyond the current fiscal year is subject to appropriation in the subsequent fiscal year budget.
4) Economic Disclosure Statement (“EDS”): Contractor may be subject to a full and complete EDS prior to execution of the contract.