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Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Copenhaver Construction, Inc., Union, Illinois, in the amount of $1,804,280.73 for Robert McClory Bike Path crossing improvements at Belvidere Road, Grand Avenue, and Golf Road and appropriating $2,165,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.
Staff Summary
* The Robert McClory Bike Path will be improved with road crossings at Belvidere Road, Grand Avenue, and Golf Road including installation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons, pedestrian refuge islands, and other related items.
* There was a public call for bids, and a total of four bids were received, ranging from $1,804,280.73 to $2,457,876.77, and the lowest responsible bidder is Copenhaver Construction, Inc., Union, Illinois, in the amount of $1,804,280.73.
* This project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program with construction to begin in 2026 and designated as Section 24-00173-20-BT.
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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 Robert McClory Bike Path crossing improvements at Belvidere Road, Grand Avenue, and Golf Road, and designated as Section 24-00173-20-BT; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said publication and calling for said bids, sealed bids were received and opened on June 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Lake County Division of Transportation in Libertyville, Illinois; a tabulation of said bids being as follows:
Copenhaver Construction, Inc.
Union, Illinois
$1,804,280.73
Campanella & Sons, Inc.
Wadsworth, Illinois
$1,908,943.36
Alliance Contractors, Inc.
Woodstock, Illinois
$1,946,000
Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc.
Huntley, Illinois
$2,457,876.77
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 Copenhaver Construction, Inc., Union, Illinois, their bid being $1,804...
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