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Resolution authorizing a contract with Suburban Communications, Inc of Palatine, Illinois; Powerlink Electric, of Vernon Hills, Illinois; Teleplus, Inc. of Addison, Illinois; and Chicagoland Cabling of Downers Grove, Illinois for future voice and data low voltage cabling needs for Lake County for a one year period with renewal options.
Staff Summary
· There is a need to establish a list of pre-qualified vendors for the installation of voice and data low voltage cabling for future projects.
· Lake County extended requests to bid to 32 vendors, with responses from four responsive and responsible firms.
· Sealed bids were received for future projects with responses for hourly rates ranging from $74.58 to $86, with various unit prices to be determined on a per project basis.
· For future contract terms, the County reserved the right to contract for potential projects with all vendors determined to be fully responsive and responsible if determined to be in the best interests of the County.
· Future projects will be sourced through the four responsive and responsible firms: Suburban Communications, Inc., Palatine, Illinois, Powerlink Electric, Vernon Hills, Illinois, Teleplus, Inc., Addison, Illinois and Chicagoland Cabling, Downers Grove, Illinois.
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WHEREAS, There is a need to establish a list of pre-qualified vendors for the installation of voice and data low voltage cabling for future projects; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 5-102 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, bids were called for by publication for the installation of voice and data low voltage cabling; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to said publication, an Invitation to Bid was extended to 32 vendors with responses from four responsive and responsible firms; and
WHEREAS, for future contract terms the County reserved the right to contract for potential projects with all vendors determined to be fully responsive and responsible if determined in the best interests of the County; and ...
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