Title/Name/Summary
ITB 20-034R CPAC VGBA Upgrades
History
ITB 20-034R CPAC VGBA Upgrades was issued on 10/30/2020 and closed on 11/23/2020. The project scope consists of the provision of materials, labor, and equipment necessary to replace existing pool grates at the Centennial Park Aquatic Center (CPAC) with grates that are compliant with the U.S. Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA).
The goals of the VGBA is to enhance the safety of public and private pools and spas, to reduce child drownings, to reduce the number of suction entrapment incidents, injuries and deaths; and to educate the public on the importance of constant supervision of children in and around water.
Eighteen (18) vendors fully downloaded the ITB documents and four (4) submitted bids. The ITB audit report and bid tabulation are attached for reference. The bid totals were as follows:
Robe, Inc.
Total Bid Price - $143,420.00
Schaefges Brothers Inc.
Total Bid Price - $157,700.00
Crossroads Construction, Inc.
Total Bid Price - $178,200.00
Maverick Pools, Inc.
Total Bid Price - $196,000.00
Robe, Inc. submitted the lowest bid. All three (3) references (Chicago, Rockford and Fox Valley Districts) recently related positive experiences in working with Robe, Inc. and recommended their services. Robe, Inc. is listed as a pre-qualified contractor by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for work at swimming facilities.
It should be noted that the VGBA project cannot begin until the IPDH issues a permit for this work. This and three (3) other CPAC permits have been delayed due to issues related to COVID-19. Permits for CPAC projects were submitted to IDPH in April, 2020.
As such, Staff recommends awarding ITB 20-034R CPAC VGBA Upgrades
to Robe, Inc. A 10% ($14,342.00) contingency is also requested to address change orders made necessary by circumstances not reasonably foreseeable at the time the contract is signed. This contingency amount will be included in the contract...
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