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Joint resolution authorizing execution of a contract with Trine Construction Corporation of St. Charles, Illinois in the amount of $3,175,550 for the Countryside Manor Water Main Replacement Project.
Staff Summary
• Lake County Public Works provides water service to the Countryside Manor community.
• The water main pipes in this area are approximately 65 years old, and certain segments of these pipes are reaching the end of their service life.
• The most economical and efficient method to provide reliable service is to replace approximately 10,000 feet of water main in the Countryside Manor Water system.
• The County received bids from seven contractors ranging from $3,175,550 to $5,180,103.
• The award of this contract is recommended to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Trine Construction Corporation of St. Charles, Illinois in the amount of $3,175,550.
• This resolution authorizes and directs the County Purchasing Agent to execute a contract with Trine Construction Corporation of St. Charles, Illinois in the amount of $3,175,550.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Lake County Public Works owns, operates, and maintains numerous water systems throughout the County including the Countryside Manor System; and
WHEREAS, certain segments of water main in these areas have reached the end of their service life; and
WHEREAS, the most economical and efficient method to provide reliable service is to replace approximately 10,000 feet of water main in the Countryside Manor water system; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, bids were called for by publication of the Countryside Manor Water Main Replacement Project; and
WHEREAS, Trine Construction Corporation is the lowest responsive, responsible bidder in the amount of $3,175,550.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Trine Construction Corporation of St. Charles, Illinois in the amount of $3,175,550 for the Countryside Manor Water Main Replacement Project.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on March 12, 2024.