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Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Alliance Contractors, Inc., Woodstock, Illinois, in the amount of $3,649,971.75 for the intersection improvements at Washington Street and Illinois Route 21 and appropriating $4,380,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.
Staff Summary
* The improvement includes the installation of dual left turn lanes on Washington Street, new traffic signals, and other related work.
* There was a public call for bids, and a total of four bids were received, ranging from $3,649,971.75 to $4,167,754.25, and the lowest responsible bidder is Alliance Contractors, Inc., Woodstock, Illinois, in the amount of $3,649,971.75.
* This project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program with construction to begin in 2026 and designated as Section 22-00999-93-ES.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, pursuant to authority granted by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, the County Engineer heretofore called for sealed bids, by publication, for the intersection improvements at Washington Street and Illinois Route 21, and designated as Section 22-00999-93-ES; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said publication and calling for said bids, sealed bids were received and opened on June 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Lake County Division of Transportation in Libertyville, Illinois; a tabulation of said bids being as follows:
Alliance Contractors, Inc.
Woodstock, Illinois
$3,649,971.75
Acura Inc.
Bensenville, Illinois
$3,741,038.14
Campanella & Sons, Inc.
Wadsworth, Illinois
$3,855,940.54
Berger Excavating Contractors, Inc.
Wauconda, Illinois
$4,167,754.25
WHEREAS, the Public Works and Transportation Committee, the County Engineer and the Purchasing Agent have examined each bid, and it appears that the lowest responsible bidder is Alliance Contractors, Inc., Woodstock, Illinois, their bid being $3,649,971.75 based on estimated quantities and unit prices; and
WHEREAS, an appropriation of funds is required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED...
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