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Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Berger Excavating Contractors, Wauconda, Illinois, in the amount of $2,986,314.43 for the intersection improvement of Miller Road at US Route 12, and appropriating $3,585,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.
Staff Summary
• The intersection of Miller Road at US Route 12 will be improved with the addition of left turn lanes and non-motorized improvements.
• There was a public call for bids, and a total of three bids were received, ranging from $2,986,314.43 to $3,169,683.39, and the lowest responsible bidder is Berger Excavating Contractors, Wauconda, Illinois, in the amount of $2,986,314.43.
• This project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program with construction to begin in 2023, and designated as Section 15-00118-12-CH.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, pursuant to authority granted by this Lake County Board, the County Engineer heretofore called for sealed bids, by publication, for the intersection improvement of Miller Road at US Route 12, and designated as Section 15-00118-12-CH; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said publication and calling for said bids, sealed bids were received and opened on March 14, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Lake County Division of Transportation in Libertyville, Illinois; a tabulation of said bids being as follows:
Berger Excavating Contractors
Wauconda, Illinois
$2,986,314.43
Lenny Hoffman Excavating, Inc.
Wilmette, Illinois
$3,073,632.95
Campanella and Sons, Inc.
Wadsworth, Illinois
$3,169,683.39
WHEREAS, the Public Works and Transportation Committee, the County Engineer and the Purchasing Agent have examined each bid, and it appears that the lowest responsible bidder is Berger Excavating Contractors, their bid being $2,986,314.43 based on estimated quantities and unit prices; and
WHEREAS, an appropriation of funds is required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this Lake County Board, that a contract be awarded to said Berger Excavating Contractors, in accordance with their bid of $2,986,314.43, based on estimated quantities and unit prices, and that the Purchasing Agent, the County Clerk, and the County Engineer of Lake County be authorized and they are hereby directed to enter into a contract with said low bidder for the intersection improvement of Miller Road and US Route 12; and designated as Section 15-00118-12-CH.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in as much as such estimated quantities are the best approximation that can be determined at this time, these quantities may be added to, deducted from, or modified from in the final determination of the contract cost in accordance with Chapter 605 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, Act 5, Section 5-205.2 without further Board action, providing the final cost chargeable to the funds appropriated does not exceed the appropriation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Engineer shall transmit, in writing, the final agreement, and any amendments, to be executed by the County Board Chair and the County Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there is hereby appropriated $3,585,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on April 11, 2023.