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Joint resolution ratifying an emergency procurement with Joel Kennedy Construction, Inc., Waukegan, Illinois, in the amount of $98,425 for the water main replacement of the Wildwood Water System on Route 45.
Staff Summary
* The County owns and operates the Wildwood Water System, which provides potable water to areas of unincorporated Grayslake.
* Recently, a water main along Route 45 failed and was repaired by Public Works utilizing a temporary, surface mounted water main installation. The temporary water main must be replaced with a buried water main to prevent the water main from freezing.
* Public Works obtained two quotes for this work and has identified Joel Kennedy Construction as the lowest, more responsive quote.
* Pursuant to the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, emergency procurements are made when there exists a threat to public health, welfare, or safety, or to prevent or minimize serious disruption of governmental services.
* Pursuant to Article 6, Section 103, the Director of Public Works has submitted a written determination of the basis for the emergency and the certification that the procurement of this equipment was appropriate.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the County of Lake (County) owns and operates potable water systems serving diverse communities throughout the County; and
WHEREAS, the facilities and equipment sometimes fail and require emergency replacement and repair; and
WHEREAS, the County experienced a water main failure in the Wildwood Water System that required immediate replacement; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 6-103 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, emergency water main replacement was necessary along Route 45 in the Wildwood Water System; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent issued an emergency purchase order for the water main replacement; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article 6, Section 103 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, the Director of Pub...
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