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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 Public Works has certified that an emergency condition existed necessitating immediate action to prevent or minimize disruption of government services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Emergency Procurement authorized by the Director of Public Works with Joel Kennedy Construction, Inc., Waukegan, Illinois, in the amount of $98,425 for replacement water main in the Wildwood Water System charging the total cost to account number 610-4825199-72310-48120 is ratified.
DATED at Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois on November 14, 2017.