Title
Resolution authorizing execution of a contract with Path Construction Co. Inc. of Arlington Heights, Illinois, in the amount of $38,773,000 for the Regional Operations and Communications (ROC) Facility, General Contractor Services.
Staff Summary
• As part of the Modified Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Budget and in alignment with the Facilities Capital Improvement Plan, design of a new Consolidated 911, Emergency Management Agency (EMA), and Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB) Facility was authorized.
• In March of 2022, ARPA funds were appropriated for this initiative.
• In October of 2022, bond funds were appropriated for this initiative.
• In January of 2023, general construction drawings were solicited.
• The County received two bids in the amounts of $38,773,000 and $42,960,000.
• Award of this contract is recommended to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Path Construction Co. Inc. of Arlington Heights, Illinois.
• This resolution authorizes and directs the County Purchasing Agent to execute a contract with Path Construction Co. Inc. of Arlington Heights, Illinois, in the amount of $38,773,000.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the development of a new Regional Operations and Communications Facility on the west side of Lake County’s Libertyville Campus has been identified as a strategic initiative of the Lake County Board; and
WHEREAS, drawings for general contractor services associated with this facility have been developed in accordance with stakeholder feedback and best practices for similar facilities; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, bids were called for by publication for the ROC General Contracting Services; and
WHEREAS, Path Construction Co. Inc. is the lowest responsive, responsible bidder in the amount of $38,773,000.
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 Path Construction Co. Inc. of Arlington Heights, Illinois in the amount of $38,773,000 for the ROC General Contracting Services.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois on April 11, 2023.