Title
Resolution authorizing a contract with Ground Up Enterprises, Grayslake, Illinois for Snow Plowing and Snow Removal Services at various Lake County facilities for a two year period with three, one year renewals in the estimated annual amount of $50,613.
Staff Summary
· Lake County Facilities Operations and the State’s Attorney Office currently contract for snow plowing and snow removal services at the Round Lake Beach Branch Court, the Park City Branch Court, and the Children’s Advocacy Center.
· The current contract for this service will expire on November 30, 2013.
· Sealed bids were received from four local vendors and one nonlocal vendor with the five responsive and responsible bids ranging from $50,613 to $71,752.
· Ground Up Enterprises, Grayslake, Illinois, was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
· This resolution authorizes a two-year agreement with three additional one-year renewal options that will cost the County an estimated amount of $50,613 per year.
Body
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 4-102 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, bids were called for by publication for Snow Plowing and Snow Removal Services at Various Lake County Facilities; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to said publication, an Invitation to Bid was extended to 70 vendors; and
WHEREAS, sealed bids were received from four local vendors and one non-local vendor and opened in the Central Permit Facility, Libertyville, Illinois, on October 17, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, based on the criteria set forth in the Invitation to Bid; the staff evaluated all bid submittals and determined that the bid submitted by Ground Up Enterprises, Grayslake, Illinois, is the most favorable bid for Lake County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County,
Illinois, that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Ground Up Enterprises, Grayslake, Illinois, for Snow Plowing and Snow Removal Services at Various Lake County Fac...
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