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Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Air Comfort Corporation, Broadview, Illinois for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) installation at various locations within Lake County Public Works in the amount of $63,691.
Staff Summary
• Lake County desires to enter into a contract with Air Comfort Corporation, Broadview, Illinois, for HVAC installation at various locations within Lake County Public Works.
• There is a need for HVAC repair work and installation at the Mill Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Building, East Main Pump Station and New Century Town Water Reclamation Facility Building.
• An invitation to bid was issued and extended to 27 qualified vendors, and sealed bids were received from two vendors in the amounts of $63,691, and $77,873.
• Air Comfort Corporation was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who best meets the needs of the County in the amount of $63,691.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Lake County desires to enter into a contract for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) installation at various locations within Lake County Public Works; and
WHEREAS, the County has competitively sourced a vendor to provide these services through a public bid process; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 33.036 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, a bid was called for by publication for HVAC installation at various locations within Lake County Public Works; and
WHEREAS, invitations for bids were extended to 27 vendors; and
WHEREAS, sealed bids were received from two vendors and opened in Waukegan, Illinois on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at 11:00 a.m.; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Air Comfort Corporation, Broadview, Illinois for HVAC installation at various locations within Lake County Public Works in the amount of $63,691.
DATED at Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, on December 10, 2019.