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Lake County, IL
File #: 25-0834    Version: 1 Name: contract with Kirschhoffer Truck Service, Inc., of Zion, Illinois, for the purchase of sand, gravel, stone, and spoil removal services in an estimated amount of $298,311
Type: resolution Status: Passed
File created: 6/6/2025 In control: Public Works and Transportation Committee
On agenda: Final action: 7/8/2025
Title: Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Kirschhoffer Truck Service, Inc., of Zion, Illinois, for the purchase of sand, gravel, stone, and spoil removal services in an estimated amount of $298,311.
Attachments: 1. 25-0834 Bid Tab, 2. 25-0834 Kirschhoffer Vendor Disclosure 25-26, 3. 25-0834 Sand and Gravel Bid Documents
Title
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Kirschhoffer Truck Service, Inc., of Zion, Illinois, for the purchase of sand, gravel, stone, and spoil removal services in an estimated amount of $298,311.

Staff Summary
* The Purchasing Division prepared a shared-service bid to purchase materials including sand, gravel, stone, topsoil, and spoil removal services for the Lake County Department of Public Works, the Lake County Division of Transportation, the Village of Lincolnshire, the Village of Libertyville, and the City of Waukegan.
* The current contract expires on July 30, 2025.
* Funding for these materials and spoil removal services is included within the Department's Fiscal Year 2025 budget.
* An invitation to bid was issued and sealed bids were received from four vendors, ranging from $170,520 to $325,515 for the County bid items, one bid was determined to be non-responsive.
* Kirschhoffer Truck Service, Inc., was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who best meets the needs of the County in an estimated amount of $298,311, based upon unit pricing.

Body
RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, there is a need to purchase materials including sand, gravel, stone, and spoil removal services for the Lake County Department of Public Works, the Lake County Division of Transportation, the Village of Lincolnshire, the Village of Libertyville, and the City of Waukegan; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 33.036 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, a bid was called for by publication for sand, gravel, stone, and spoil removal services; and

WHEREAS, the County has competitively sourced a vendor, Kirschhoffer Truck Service, Inc, to provide these services through the public bid process.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Kirschhoffer Truck Service, Inc., of Zion, Illinois, for the purchase of sand, gravel, stone, and...

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