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Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Omega III, LLC, Elgin, Illinois, in the amount of $39,950 for the demolition of a pedestrian bridge over Lewis Avenue at Salem Boulevard and appropriating $48,000 of County Bridge Tax funds.
Staff Summary
• The pedestrian bridge over Lewis Avenue at Salem Boulevard has been in place for approximately 50 years and has reached the end of its useful life.
• The work consists of the removal of a steel pedestrian bridge structure along with associated concrete foundations.
• There was a public call for bids, and a total of six bids were received, ranging from $39,950 to $195,010, and the lowest responsible bidder is Omega III, LLC, Elgin, Illinois, in the amount of $39,950.
• This project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program with construction to begin in 2024 and designated as Section 24-00089-09-BR.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, pursuant to authority granted by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, the County Engineer heretofore called for sealed bids, by publication, for the demolition of a pedestrian bridge over Lewis Avenue at Salem Boulevard, and designated as Section 24-00089-09-BR; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said publication and calling for said bids, sealed bids were received and opened on August 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Lake County Division of Transportation in Libertyville, Illinois; a tabulation of said bids being as follows:
Omega III, LLC
Elgin, Illinois
$39,950
Lake County Grading Company, LLC
Libertyville, Illinois
$51,420
National Wrecking Company
Chicago, Illinois
$54,405
Alliance Contractors, Inc.
Woodstock, Illinois
$122,400.50
MYS Incorporated
Palos Heights, Illinois
$168,350
Copenhaver Construction, Inc.
Gilberts, Illinois
$195,010
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 Omega III, LLC, Elgin, Illinois, their bid being $39,950, based on estimated quantities and unit prices; and
WHEREAS, an appropriation of funds is required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that a contract be awarded to said Omega III, LLC, Elgin, Illinois, their bid being $39,950, 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 demolition of a pedestrian bridge over Lewis Avenue at Salem Boulevard; and designated as Section 24-00089-09-BR; and
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; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there is hereby appropriated $48,000 of County Bridge Tax funds.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on September 10, 2024.