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Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Synagro Central, LLC, Baltimore, MD for the Biosolids Management Program for Lake County Public Works in the estimated amount of $704,120.
Staff Summary
• An invitation to bid was issued for the Biosolids Management Program and sealed bids were received from one vendor.
• Synagro Central, LLC was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who best meets the needs of the County in the estimated amount of $704,120 based on unit pricing.
• This invitation for bid incorporated changes to the mix of biosolids generated at the Des Plaines River WRF due to the biosolids dryer project coming online.
• This contract has a one year term period with the opportunity to extend for four years.
• This resolution authorizes and directs the County Purchasing Agent to execute a contract with Synagro Central, LLC, Baltimore, MD in the amount of $704,120 and is a budgeted item.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, there is a need for a Biosolids Management Program for Lake County Public Works; and
WHEREAS, the County has competitively sourced a vendor to provide these services through a public bid process; and
WHEREAS, Synagro Central, LLC was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who best meets the needs of the County in the estimated amount of $704,120 based on unit pricing; and
WHEREAS, the invitation for bid incorporated changes to the mix of biosolids generated at the Des Plaines River WRF due to the biosolids dryer project coming online; and
WHEREAS, the contract has a one year term period with the opportunity to extend for four years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to enter into the contract with Synagro Central, LLC, Baltimore, MD for a Biosolids Management Program for Lake County Public Works in the estimated amount of $704,120.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on September 13, 2022.