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Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Corporate Express Business Interiors, A Staples Company, Woodridge, IL for the installation of full height furniture wall systems in remodeled Public Defender’s Offices located at 15 S. County St., Waukegan IL, in the amount of $132,523.08 and to award a one year contract with renewal options for future wall system projects as required.
Staff Summary
· Lake County extended an Invitation to Bid to 6 potential contractors and sealed bids were received from 4 contractors.
· Corporate Express Business Interiors, was the low, responsive, and responsible bidder in the amount of $132,523.08. Other bids submitted ranged in the amounts of $157,161.75 to $228,917.
· Corporate Express Business Interiors bid included a discount off the “September 2008 Trendway Architectural Walls” price list for future purchases within one year. This discount is 50% off manufacturers list for one year and includes all materials, labor, design services, project management and installation of the full height furniture wall systems.
· This contract amount is $132,523.08 and will be charged to account 101-1103265-82020-000-000-000-00000.
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WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 4-102 of the Purchasing Ordinance of Lake County, IL bids were called for by publication for the installation of Full Height Furniture Wall Systems in the remodeled Public Defender’s Offices; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to said publication, invitations for bids were extended to 6 contractors; and
WHEREAS, sealed bids were received from 4 contractors and opened in the County Building, Waukegan, Illinois on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at 2:00 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, Corporate Express Business Interiors, A Staples Company, Woodridge, IL is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of $132,523.08; other bids received ranged in the amount of $157,161.75 to $228,917.00.
WHEREAS, Corporate Express Business Interiors quoted a firm discount from the current ma...
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