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Joint resolution executing a contract with R.A. Mancini, Inc. of Prairie Grove, IL, in the amount of $1,772,866 for the FY 2013 water main replacement project.
Staff Summary
· The Public Works Department annually evaluates the condition of water mains and develops a schedule to replace those that are older and/or deteriorating.
· The FY 2013 project focuses on the Countryside Manor, Wildwood and Knollwood-Rondout areas.
· The County received responsive bids from four contractors for this work, ranging from $1,772,866 and $2,014,015.50.
· This item was originally discussed at the May 29, 2013 PWT Committee meeting; however, questions were raised regarding the quality of work performed by the low bidder, R.A. Mancini, for a project for the Village of Volo.
· As a result of the questions, consideration of this item was postponed to allow for additional reference checks.
· References from similarly sized projects performed by R.A. Mancini were checked from three separate projects, including the Village of Volo, and received generally favorable responses from all.
· All mitigation of items on the work performed in Volo have been completed to the satisfaction of the Village and regulatory agencies.
· R.A. Mancini, Inc. submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $1,772,866 and has performed quality work on prior County contracts.
· This resolution authorizes the execution of a contract with R.A. Mancini, Inc. of Prairie Grove, IL in the amount of $ 1,772,866.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the County of Lake owns and operates water supply systems that serve various communities throughout the County; and
WHEREAS, older portions of water mains in the Countryside Manor, Wildwood and Knollwood-Rondout areas require replacement due to severe deterioration; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Rules of this County Board, bids were called for by publication for the FY 2013 Water Main Replacement Proj...
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