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Joint resolution executing a Contract with Berger Excavating Contractors, Inc., of Wauconda, IL, in the amount of $ 1,461,307.55 for the FY 2010 Water Main Replacement Project.
Staff Summary
· The Department initiates an annual project to replace older, deteriorating water main and the FY 2010 project focuses on the Wildwood area and the Fox Lake Hills area.
· The County received responsive bids from four (4) contractors for this work.
· Berger Excavating Contractors, Inc. submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $1,461,307.55 and has performed quality work on prior County contracts.
· This resolution authorizes the execution of a contract with Berger Excavating Contractors Inc., Wauconda, IL in the amount of $ 1,461,307.55 for the FY 2010 Water Main Replacement Project.
Body
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 Wildwood and Fox Lake Hills 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 2010 Water Main Replacement Project; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to said publication, invitations to bid were extended to eighteen (18) contractors; and
WHEREAS, sealed bids were received and publicly opened in the office of the Public Works Department on Friday, April 23, 2010, at 2:00 p.m., the bid prices were as follows:
Berger Excavating Contractors, Inc .....……………………….$1,461,307.55
Wauconda, IL
R.A. Mancini, Inc.……………………………………………… $1,526,611.50
Prairie Grove, IL
Elmwood Enterprises, ………………………………………… $1,560,510.00
Lakemoor, IL
Concept Plumbing, Inc………………………………………… $2,247,813.65
Palatine, IL
and
WHEREAS, Berger Excavating Contractors, Inc., is the low responsive, responsible bidder in the total amount of $1,461,307.55.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by ...
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