Public Building Commission of Chicago Board of Commissioners met April 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
In the absence of Chairman Rahm Emanuel, the meeting was called to order by Commissioner Sax, and the presence of a quorum was established.
Following the roll call, a public participation period was conducted pursuant to Section 2.06(g) of the Open Meetings Act. Kenneth Newman and George Blakemore had previously registered to provide comments under the guidelines established by Resolution No. 7611 approved by the Board of Commissioners on January 11, 2011. Kenneth Newman provided comments regarding the need for rehabilitation of athletic facilities at various schools and parks in the City of Chicago, including Dunbar Park, Douglas Park and Garfield Park. George Blakemore provided comments regarding the economic conditions that exist in many African American communities and the need for effective leadership among public officials.
Next, the Acting Chair presented to the Board of Commissioners for consideration of approval the minutes of the meeting held on March 13, 2018. The reading of said minutes, which had previously been distributed, was dispensed with and upon motion duly made and seconded, the minutes of the March 13, 2018 meeting were unanimously approved.
The next item on the agenda was a report by Commissioner Maldonado regarding the Administrative Operations (AO) Committee meeting held on April 4, 2018 which is summarized as follows:
The Executive Director provided a report on a bid opening.
The Chief of Staff reported on the following recommendations:
Task order awards for Material Testing services as follows:
• Interra Inc., a Minority Business Enterprise firm in the sum of $102,720.00 for the Esmond Elementary School Annex Project, and;
• GSG Material Testing Inc., a Minority Business Enterprise firm in the sum of $176,790.00 for the Zapata Elementary School Annex Project.
A task order award for Environmental Engineering services to Terracon Consultants in the sum or $73,389.28 for the Whitney Young Library Expansion and Renovation Project.
A task order award for Architect of Record services to Legat Architects Inc., in the sum of $191,000.00 for the Prussing Elementary School Annex Project.
A recommendation to approve amendments to term agreements with BHFX, LLC, Cross Rhodes Reprographics Inc., a Minority Business Enterprise firm, Cushing & Company, a Women Business Enterprise firm, and Springer Blue Print Services for digital construction printing services. The amendments are for time only and extend the term of the agreements through December 31, 2019.
The Chief Development Officer reported on field orders issued on various projects.
The AO Committee accepted the recommendations and reports from the PBC representatives.
A copy of the Task Order Report is attached hereto as Exhibit “A.”
Following consideration of the AO Committee report and upon motion duly made and seconded, the following Resolution was adopted by the Board of Commissioners:
Resolution No. 8445
Be It Resolved by the Board of Commissioners of the Public Building Commission of Chicago that the Executive Director is hereby authorized to approve amendments to professional services agreements as for the projects and services as indicated on the document entitled, “Proposed Amendment Report to the Administrative Operations Committee” and attached to the minutes of this meeting as Exhibit “B”.
Commissioners voting in the affirmative:
Frank M. Clark, James F. Ellis, Jr.,
Jose Maldonado, Jr., Jesse Ruiz,
Samuel Wm. Sax and Mariyana Spyropoulos – 6
Commissioners voting in the negative:
None
The next item on the agenda was a report by the Executive Director regarding regular reports, development status and other matters. She noted that a ground breaking event had been held at the Columbia Explorers Academy Modular Project at 4520 South Kedzie Avenue. Other notable events that were included in her report were: Chinatown Branch Library LEED Platinum Certification; South Side High School Subcontractor Networking Event held at Kennedy-King College on April 5, 2018, and Community Hiring Events for South Side High School on April 6, 2018 and May 11, 2018. Information was also distributed regarding Upcoming Community Hiring Events for various facilities.
At the conclusion of the discussion, the report by the Executive Director was accepted.
Next, the Board of Commissioners was presented with consideration of approval to award Contract No. C1595 to F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates, LLC for the Group B Rehabilitation Project at various Chicago Park District Facilities, namely: Harrison Park, Archer Park, Robichaux Park, and McKinley Park. After discussion, and motion duly made and seconded, the following resolution was adopted:
Resolution No._8446
Whereas, pursuant to bid solicitations from duly pre-qualified Class A general construction firms, the Public Building Commission of Chicago received the following bids for Contract No. 1595, Group B Rehabilitation Projects located at various Chicago Park District facilities (namely: Harrison Park, Archer Park, Robichaux Park, and McKinley Park), copies of which bids and contract documents are on file with the Commission:
Bidder:
F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates, LLC
Harrison Park Facility Rehabilitation $2,106,000.00
Total Base Bid $104,000.00
Alternate #1
Total Contract Award for Harrison Park (including contingency & Allowances) $2,354,000.00
Archer Park Facility Rehabilitation
Total Base Bid $696,000.00
Total Contract Award for Archer Park Cultural Center (includes Contingency & Allowances) $746,000.00
Robichaux Park Facility Rehabilitation
Total Base Bid $642,000.00
Alternate #1$162,000.00
Total Contract Award for Robichaux Park (includes Contingency & Allowances) $857,000.00
McKinley Park Facility Rehabilitation
Total Base Bid $593,000.00
Total Contract Award for McKinley Park (includes Contingency & Allowances) $676,000.00
Total Contract Award for all Facilities (includes Contingency & Allowances) $4,633,000.00
Whereas, the bid of F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates, LLC was the lowest responsible bid meeting the technical specifications received by the Commission for the furnishing and performance of the work; and
Whereas, as a part of its bid proposal, F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates, LLC has advised the Commission that the surety on the performance and payment bond to be supplied in the form set forth in the contract documents will be Continental Casualty Company, a corporate surety authorized to do business under the laws of the State of Illinois; and
Whereas, the staff of the Commission has recommended that Contract No. 1595 be awarded to F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates, LLC and Continental Casualty Company, proposed surety on the performance and payment bond, be accepted and approved by the Commission.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Board of Commissioners hereby awards Group B Rehabilitation Projects for various Chicago Park District facilities located at Harrison Park, Archer Park, Robichaux Park, and McKinley Park, to F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates, LLC Contract No. 1595, pursuant to the terms thereof for the total contract price of $4,633,000.00 (inclusive of Contingency and Allowances), and authorizes and directs the appropriate officers of the Public Building Commission of Chicago to take such action as may be required or advisable in order to consummate the award and to execute the contract.
Be It Further Resolved that the Public Building Commission of Chicago does hereby approve a payment and performance bond to be supplied in the form set forth in the contract documents comprising Contract No. 1595, subject to the completion and delivery to the Commission of said form of bond by F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates, LLC and Continental Casualty Company in the principal amount of $4,633,000.00 (inclusive of Contingency and Allowances) and the Chairman is hereby authorized and directed to signify approval by the Commission of the fully executed bond.
Commissioners voting in the affirmative:
Frank M. Clark, James F. Ellis, Jr.,
Jose Maldonado, Jr., Jesse Ruiz,
Samuel Wm. Sax and Mariyana Spyropoulos – 6
Commissioners voting in the negative:
None
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
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