Title
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Tecorp Inc of Joliet, Illinois, in the amount of $842,862 for the Des Plaines River Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) dry bulk storage tank repair services and annual maintenance.
Staff Summary
• The Des Plaines River WRF dry bulk storage tanks require on-going maintenance and repair.
• Tecorp Inc., was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who best meets the needs of the County in an amount of $641,862 to repair the tanks, executable over a multi-year period, and $201,000 for the annual maintenance and repair services, renewable annually for up to five years.
• This resolution authorizes and directs the County Purchasing Agent to execute a contract with Tecorp Inc., Joliet, Illinois, in the amount of $842,862 for the repair services and annual maintenance of the dry bulk storage tanks at the Des Plaines River WRF.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the County of Lake (County) owns, operates, and maintains the Des Plaines River Water Reclamation Facility; and
WHEREAS, the Des Plaines River Water Reclamation Facility, Dry Bulk Storage Tanks need inspection, maintenance, and repair on an on-going basis; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, bids were called for by publication for Lake County Public Works; and
WHEREAS, Tecorp Inc is the lowest responsive, responsible bidder in the amount of $842,862 for the alternative bid to repair the tanks and for the annual maintenance and repair services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Tecorp Inc, Joliet, Illinois, in the amount of $641,862, executable over a multi-year period, for the repair of the dry bulk storage tanks, and $201,000 renewable annually for up to five years, for the annual maintenance and repair services at the Des Plaines River Water Reclamation Facility.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, September 12, 2023.