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Joint Resolution authorizing execution of a contract with Joel Kennedy Constructing Corp. of Chicago, Illinois, in the amount of $1,030,444 for the Oak Terrace Water System and Oakwood Road Water Main Replacement Project in Unincorporated Mundelein and the Village of Vernon Hills, Illinois.
Staff Summary
• The determination was made to replace the existing 50-year-old water mains with new water mains to provide reliable service.
• The County received bids from six (6) contractors for this work ranging from $1,030,444 to $1,291,965.63.
• Award of this contract is recommended to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Joel Kennedy Constructing Corp. of Chicago, Illinois, who best meets the needs of the County in the amount of $1,030,444.
• This resolution authorizes and directs the County Purchasing Agent to execute a contract with Joel Kennedy Constructing Corp. of Chicago, Illinois, in the amount of $1,030,444.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the County of Lake (County) owns, operates and maintains numerous water mains throughout the County including the water mains in the Oak Terrace Water System in Unincorporated Mundelein and along Oakwood Road in Vernon Hills; and
WHEREAS, the water mains in the Oak Terrace Water System and the water main along Oakwood Road have reached the end of their useful life and need to be replaced; and
WHEREAS, the replacement of the existing water mains is the most economical method to ensure continued reliable service; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, bids were called for by publication for the Oak Terrace Water System and Oakwood Road Water Main Replacement Project; and
WHEREAS, Joel Kennedy Constructing Corp. is the lowest responsive, responsible bidder in the amount of $1,030,444; the other bids received ranged from $1,121,663 to $1,291,965.63.
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 Joel Kennedy Constructing Corp., of Chicago, Illinois in the amount of $1,030,444 for the Oak Terrace Water System and Oakwood Road Water Main Replacement Project.
DATED at WAUKEGAN, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, on this 12th day of April, A.D., 2022.