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Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Berger Excavating Contractors, Wauconda, Illinois, in the amount of $5,380,194.30 for the intersection improvement of Darrell Road with Case Road and Neville Road.
Staff Summary
* The intersection improvements will include the installation of a roundabout, realignment of Case Road, and non-motorized improvements.
* There was a public call for bids, and a total of three bids were received, ranging from $5,380,194.30 to $7,363,586.84, and the lowest responsible bidder is Berger Excavating Contractors, Wauconda, Illinois, in the amount of $5,380,194.30.
* This project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program with construction planned to begin in 2023, and designated as Section 13-00107-09-CH.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, pursuant to authority granted by this Lake County Board, the County Engineer heretofore called for sealed bids, by publication, for the intersection improvements of Darrell Road with Case Road and Neville Road, and is designated as Section 13-00107-09-CH; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said publication and calling for said bids, sealed bids were received and opened March 14, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Lake County Division of Transportation in Libertyville, Illinois; a tabulation of said bids being as follows:
Berger Excavating Contractors
Wauconda, Illinois
$5,380,194.30
Lake County Grading Company
Libertyville, Illinois
$5,989,528.43
Campanella and Sons, Inc.
Wadsworth, Illinois
$7,363,586.84
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 Berger Excavating Contractors, their bid being $5,380,194.30 based on estimated quantities and unit prices; and
WHEREAS, the project requires a 110-day closure of the intersection in order to construct the improvements; and
WHEREAS, the contract includes an incentive to the contractor for opening the road early and a di...
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