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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Jim Pilmer, Director of Neighborhood Standards
DATE: September 1, 2015
SUBJECT:
Requesting approval for reconstructive and restorative work of the masonry parapet walls on the historic Elmslie Building and the David L. Pierce Art and History Center Building.
PURPOSE:
These buildings were identified for repairs in the 2015 budget year Capital Improvement Plan. This deferred maintenance project will preserve and protect each building with masonry crack repair and water infiltration on the structure. This project is with the oversight of the Division of Central Services and is being managed by Superintendent Jim Birchall.
BACKGROUND:
Kluber Architects and Engineers was hired with a professional services contract to write the specifications for this project. It was determined to bundle both buildings together in the scope of bidding to take advantage of the economy of scale of two projects. The invitation to bid was published on July 17, 2015. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on July 21, 2015. Nine bidders were present and seven bidders submitted for the public opening. There were two alternates on the bid specification plans. The bids were opened on July 29, 2015. The base bids ranged from $61,900.00 to $126,000.00. The bids for both alternates ranged $80,320.00 to $148,775.00. Upon checking references, Kluber has recommended accepting the low bid with alternates from Jimmy'z Masonry Corporation of Crystal Lake, IL in the amount of $80,320.00.
DISCUSSION:
Funds for the project are in the following accounts: Elmslie Building 101-1715-417-38.05 and the David L Pierce Art and History Center Building is account number 101-1717-417-38.05
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Work will commence on this project two weeks following council approval and be completed in thirty days.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed resolution be adopted.
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
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