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Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Kimco USA Inc., Marshall, Illinois, for the removal and installation of the salt dome conveyor for the Division of Transportation in the amount of $333,268.32.
Staff Summary
* Lake County has a need to enter into contract for the removal and demolition of the existing salt dome conveyor and installation of a new 24-inch salt dome loading belt conveyor to be mounted inside a salt/sand storage dome for the Division of Transportation.
* The current salt dome conveyor is over 20 years old and is in need of replacement.
* An invitation to bid was issued and extended to 13 qualified vendors and sealed bids were received from two non-local vendors in the amount of $333,268.32 to $334,240.
* Kimco USA Inc. was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who best meets the needs of the County in the amount of $333,268.32.
* Funding has been secured for this service through the Fiscal Year 2018 approved budget and the contract will be managed by the Division of Transportation.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Lake County has a need to contract for the removal and demolition of the existing salt dome conveyor and installation of a new 24-inch salt dome loading belt conveyor to be mounted inside a salt/sand storage dome for the Division of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 33.036 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, a bid was called for the removal and installation of the Salt Dome Conveyor for the Division of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, an invitation to bid was issued and extended to 13 qualified vendors and sealed bids were received from two non-local vendors in the amount of $333,268.32 to $334,240; and
WHEREAS, Kimco USA Inc., Marshall, Illinois, was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who best meets the needs of the County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this Lake County Board, that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to enter into t...
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