REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTRUCTION

April 25, 2007

The Honorable,

The Board of Commissioners of Cook County

ATTENDANCE

Present:

Vice Chairman Butler, Commissioners Beavers, Gorman, Schneider and Silvestri (5)

Absent:

Chairman Murphy, Commissioners Moreno, Sims and Steele (4)

Also Present:

Bruce Washington – Director, Office of Capital Planning and Policy.

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Your Committee on Construction of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County met pursuant to notice on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at the hour of 10:00 AM in the Board Room, Room 569, County Building, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois.

Your Committee has considered the following items and upon adoption of this report, the recommendations are as follows:

286262

OFFICE OF CAPITAL PLANNING AND POLICY, by Bruce Washington, Director, transmitting a Communication, dated April 3, 2007: transmitted herewith for your approval is a request for authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for security services at the Hawthorne Warehouse. It is respectfully requested that this Honorable Body approve this request. Reason: This building is currently partially occupied by the County Clerk’s Office. While other portions of the building are under construction, it is important that the facility remain secure and that outside traffic be controlled. Security services are recommended for the period July 1, 2007 through November 30, 2008. Bond Issue (20000 Account). Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request. *Referred to the Committee on Construction on 04-18-07.

Commissioner Silvestri inquired whether the Hawthorne Warehouse currently has security services.

Bruce Washington, Director, Office of Capital Planning and Policy, stated that there are two security services at the Hawthorne Warehouse which the contract expires June of 2007. At this time the Office of Capital Planning and Policy is requesting to enter into a contract for permanent security at the Hawthorne Warehouse which will run from July 2007 through fiscal year 2008.

Mr. Washington stated that at this time the Hawthorne Warehouse is 25% occupied.

Commissioner Beavers asked for the name of the security company that is currently at the Hawthorne Warehouse.

Mr. Washington responded Tricor Security Group, Incorporated.

Commissioner Silvestri, seconded by Commissioner Gorman, moved the approval of Communication No. 286262. The motion carried.

286263

OFFICE OF CAPITAL PLANNING AND POLICY, by Bruce Washington, Director, transmitting a Communication, dated April 3, 2007: transmitted herewith for your approval is Change Order No. 3 to the contract with FHP Tectonics Corporation, Contractor for the Countywide Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Study & Renovations, Phase II. It is respectfully requested that this Honorable Body approve this request. Reason: This change order provides for additional bathroom, electrical and miscellaneous modifications that were unanticipated and necessary for the completion of this project. A total time extension of 117 days is requested for this work and for other work identified in previous contract modifications. Contract No. 04-53-717 Original Contract Sum: $4,474,000.00 Total Changes to-date: 9,226.77 Adjusted Contract to-date: $4,483,226.77 Amount of this Modification: 58,391.28 Adjusted Contract Sum: $4,541,618.05 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $58,391.28. Contract extension: 117 days. Bond Issue (20000 Account). Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request. *Referred to the Committee on Construction on 04-18-07.

Commissioner Silvestri, seconded by Commissioner Gorman, moved the approval of Communication No. 286263. The motion carried.

286264

OFFICE OF CAPITAL PLANNING AND POLICY, by Bruce Washington, Director, transmitting a Communication: transmitted herewith for your approval is Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Mark 1 Restoration Company, Contractor for the Cook County Building Exterior Renovation Project. It is respectfully requested that this Honorable Body approve this request. Reason: This change order provides for fire escape and terra cotta repairs that are necessary to maintain the safe condition of the building. These conditions were unforeseen and could not be identified until after the building was cleaned and the embedded steel used for the fire escape bracing was exposed. A portion of this work will be funded through a reallocation of unused allowances within the contract. The remainder of the work will require a modification in the adjusted contract amount. A time extension of 235 calendar days is requested for this work. Contract No. 05-53-249 Original Contract Sum: $15,897,735.00 Total Changes to-date: 54,000.00 Adjusted Contract to-date: 15,951,735.00 Amount of this Modification: 150,000.00 Adjusted Contract Sum: $16,101,735.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $150,000.00. Contract Extension: 235 days. Bond Issue: (20000 Account). Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request. *Referred to the Committee on Construction on 04-18-07.

Commissioner Gorman, seconded by Commissioner Silvestri, moved the approval of Communication No. 286264. The motion carried.

286265

OFFICE OF CAPITAL PLANNING AND POLICY, by Bruce Washington, Director, transmitting a Communication: transmitted herewith for your approval is Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Soodan & Associates, Inc., Consultant for the Cook County Building Exterior Renovation Project. It is respectfully requested that this Honorable Body approve this request. Reason: This change order provides for an extension of construction administration services. Due to the County Building’s age and the complexity of restoring the façade, the full length of services required could not be determined until after the construction phase of the project had started and any possible unforeseen conditions were exposed. Repairs to the fire escapes and the light court masonry and terra cotta will be needed to maintain the safe condition of the building, therefore extending the construction period and construction administration phase an estimated fourteen months. Contract No. 02-41-298 Original Contract Sum: $1,140,000.00 Total Changes to-date: 8,050.00 Adjusted Contract to-date: 1,148,050.00 Amount of this Modification: 183,460.00 Adjusted Contract Sum: $ 1,331,510.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $183,460.00. Bond Issue (20000 Account). Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request. *Referred to the Committee on Construction on 04-18-07.

Commissioner Silvestri asked how much of the project has been completed.

Mr. Washington stated that the project is about 90% complete, and the final segment of the project is the fire escape.

Commissioner Gorman, seconded by Commissioner Silvestri, moved the approval of Communication No. 286265. The motion carried.

Vice Chairman Butler asked the Secretary to call on the following public speaker:

1. George Blakemore Concerned Citizen

Commissioner Silvestri moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Schneider. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned.

YOUR COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING ACTION WITH REGARD TO THE MATTERS NAMED HEREIN:

Communication Number 286262 Approved

Communication Number 286263 Approved

Communication Number 286264 Approved

Communication Number 286265 Approved

Respectfully submitted,

Committee on Construction

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Jerry Butler, Vice Chairman

Attest:

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Matthew B. DeLeon, Secretary