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Joint resolution executing a contract with Concept Plumbing, Inc., of Palatine, IL, in the amount of $279,183.50 for the Teal Lane Force Main Replacement Project.
Staff Summary
· The Teal Lane Force Main has deteriorated and developed several breaks which have created sanitary sewer overflows.
· The Illinois EPA has issued a violation to the County for the sanitary sewer overflows and is requiring that we replace the Teal Lane Force Main.
· The County received bids from six (6) contractors for this work.
· Apollo Trenchless, Inc. submitted the lowest bid. However, their bid did not acknowledge Bid Addendum #1, which included additional bid items. Therefore, Apollo’s bid was incomplete and was declared non-responsive.
· Award of this contract is recommended to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Concept Plumbing, Inc. in the amount of $279,183.50.
· This resolution authorizes and directs the County Purchasing agent to execute a contract with Concept Plumbing, Inc., Palatine, IL in the amount of $279,183.50 for the Teal Lane Force Main Replacement Project.
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WHEREAS, the County of Lake (County) owns and operates the Teal Lane Force Main in the Southeast Lake Facilities Planning Area; and
WHEREAS, the Teal Lane Force Main has deteriorated and developed several breaks which have created sanitary sewer overflows; and
WHEREAS, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has cited the County with a violation for the sanitary sewer overflows and has mandated that the Teal Lane Force Main be replaced; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Rules of this County Board, bids were called for by publication for the Teal Lane Force Main Replacement Project; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to said publication, invitations to bid were extended to sixteen (16) contractors; and
WHEREAS, sealed bids were received and publicly opened in the office of the Public Works Department on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at 2:00 p.m., and the bid ...
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