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Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Peter Baker and Son Company, Lake Bluff, Illinois, in the amount of $2,046,974.56 for the resurfacing of Fairfield Road, from Nippersink Road to Illinois Route 60, which will be improved under the Illinois Highway Code for a total of 2.05 miles, and appropriating $2,457,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds.
Staff Summary
* The improvement will include pavement resurfacing, widening of paved shoulders, shoulder and centerline rumble strip installation, and other related items.
* There was a public call for bids, and a total of two bids were received, ranging from $2,046,974.56 to $2,290,000, and the lowest responsible bidder is Peter Baker and Son Company, Lake Bluff, Illinois, in the amount of $2,046,974.56.
* This project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program with construction in 2026 and designated as Section 22-00999-87-RS.
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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 the resurfacing of Fairfield Road, from Nippersink Road to Illinois Route 60, and designated as Section 22-00999-87-RS; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said publication and calling for said bids, sealed bids were received and opened on April 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Lake County Division of Transportation in Libertyville, Illinois; a tabulation of said bids being as follows:
Peter Baker and Son Company
Lake Bluff, Illinois
$2,046,974.56
Curran Contracting Company
Crystal Lake, Illinois
$2,290,000
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 Peter Baker and Son Company, Lake Bluff, Illinois, in the amount of $2,046,974.56, based on estimated quantities and unit prices; and
WHEREAS, an appropriation of funds is required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Boa...
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