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Authorization to award contracts for building renovations at two (2) properties in North Lawndale.
presenter
Presenter: Eric Garrett, Chief Operating Officer
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Recommendation
The Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of the Chicago Housing Authority ("CHA") recommends that the CHA Board of Commissioners ("Board")approve the award of a contract to the below-listed contractors for the lump sum base bid totals for the respective awardees, plus additional contingency funding at CHA's discretion to utilize for each contract, as listed for the building renovations at the addresses below:
* 1500 S. Christiana Ave. to MIKK-DLP Construction Corp. for the lump sum base bid total amount of $1,855,223.
* 1404-14 S. Homan Ave. to Tropic Construction Corp. for the lump sum base bid total amount of $6,961,000.
The requested action complies in all material respects with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, and CHA policies. CHA staff has completed all necessary due diligence to support the submission of this initiative.
Funding
MTW Funds
Background
In 2023, CHA announced the Restore Home initiative seeking up to $50,000,000 to renovate long vacant buildings and returning them to occupancy. This encompassed both single-family homes and multi-family buildings. The initiative was approved as part of the 2024 budget at the December 2023 Board meeting to accomplish this goal by Q2 2025.
As a part of Restore Home, the two properties in North Lawndale are 1960s 3-story brick and wood frame buildings that have been vacant for four to eight years. The project scope includes the complete interior renovation of the thirty apartments and upgrades to the buildings' exteriors and landscaping. This renovation includes complete electrical modernization of the properties in compliance with the Chicago Energy Transformation Code.
Most importantly, these renovations will support CHA's mission, vision, and values.
Procurement Activities
Specifications prepared by CHA staff wer...
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