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Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Campanella and Sons, Inc., Wadsworth, Illinois, in the amount of $1,667,139.02 for the widening and resurfacing of Wadsworth Road, constructing a frontage road, and making repairs to a bridge over the Des Plaines River, and appropriating $2,000,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.
Staff Summary
* Wadsworth Road will be widened and resurfaced including construction of a frontage road, and making repairs to a bridge over the Des Plaines River.
* There was a public call for bids, and two bids were received, ranging from $1,667,139.02 to $1,941,063.11, and the lowest responsible bidder is Campanella and Sons, Inc., in the amount of $1,667,139.02.
* This project is included in the highway improvement program with construction in 2020, and designated as Section 19-00066-09-WR.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, pursuant to authority granted by this Lake County Board, the County Engineer heretofore called for sealed bids, by publication, for the widening and resurfacing of Wadsworth Road, constructing a frontage road, and making repairs to a bridge over the Des Plaines River; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said publication and calling for said bids, sealed bids were received and opened on April 14, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at the Lake County Division of Transportation in Libertyville, Illinois; a tabulation of said bids being as follows:
Campanella and Sons, Inc.
Wadsworth, Illinois
$1,667,139.02
Berger Excavating Contractors
Wauconda, Illinois
$1,941,063.11
WHEREAS, the Public Works, Planning and Transportation Committee, the County Engineer and the Purchasing Agent have examined each bid, and the lowest responsible bidder is Campanella and Sons, Inc., Wadsworth, Illinois, their bid being $1,667,139.02 based on estimated quantities and unit prices; and
WHEREAS, an appropriation of funds is required.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by this Lake County Board, that a contract be awarded to said Campanella and S...
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