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Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Meade, Inc., Willowbrook, Illinois, in the amount of $299,276.50 for upgrades to traffic signal detection systems at 11 Lake County owned traffic signal locations and appropriating $359,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.
Staff Summary
* Upgrades to traffic signal detection systems at 11 Lake County owned signalized intersections are needed to replace legacy systems.
* There was a public call for bids, and a total of three bids were received, ranging from $299,276.50 to $449,487.40, and the lowest responsible bidder is Meade, Inc., Willowbrook, Illinois, in the amount of $299,276.50.
* This project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program with construction to begin in 2025 and designated as Section 24-00999-07-TL.
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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 upgrades to traffic signal detection systems at 11 Lake County owned traffic signal locations, and designated as Section 24-00999-07-TL; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said publication and calling for said bids, sealed bids were received and opened on April 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Lake County Division of Transportation in Libertyville, Illinois; a tabulation of said bids being as follows:
Meade, Inc.
Willowbrook, Illinois
$299,276.50
H&H Electric Co.
Franklin Park, Illinois
$342,916.64
Home Towne Electric
Lake Villa, Illinois
$449,487.40
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 Meade, Inc., Willowbrook, Illinois, their bid being $299,276.50 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 Meade, I...
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