Lake County, IL
File #: 12-0623    Version: 1 Name: FY2012 Watermain Replacement Pirtano Contract
Type: resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/23/2012 In control: Public Works and Transportation Committee
On agenda: Final action: 6/12/2012
Title: Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Pirtano Construction Co., Inc. of Addison, Illinois, in the amount of $1,094,553 for the FY 2012 Water Main Replacement Project.
Attachments: 1. 12-0623 FY2012 Watermain Project Bid Tab.pdf, 2. 12-0623 FY2012 Watermain Project Map #2154.pdf
Title
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Pirtano Construction Co., Inc. of Addison, Illinois, in the amount of $1,094,553 for the FY 2012 Water Main Replacement Project.
 
Staff Summary
·      The Department initiates an annual project to replace older, deteriorating water main and the FY 2012 project focuses on the Wildwood and Knollwood-Rondout areas.
·      The County received bids from seven contractors for this work.
·      Pirtano Construction Co., Inc. submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $1,094,553 and has performed quality work on prior County contracts.
·      This resolution authorizes the execution of a contract with Pirtano Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $1,094,553.
 
Body
R E S O L U T I O N
 
WHEREAS, the County of Lake owns and operates water supply systems that serve various communities throughout the County; and
      
WHEREAS, older portions of water mains in the Wildwood and Knollwood-Rondout areas require replacement due to severe deterioration; and
                               
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Rules of this County Board, bids were called for by publication for the FY 2012 Water Main Replacement Project; and
 
WHEREAS, subsequent to said publication, invitations to bid were extended to eighteen (18) contractors; and
 
WHEREAS, sealed bids were received and publicly opened in the office of the Public Works Department on Tuesday May 23, 2012 at 2:00 p.m., the bid prices were as follows:
 
Berger Excavating Contractors, Inc       $1,125,217.50
Wauconda, IL
 
IHC Construction Companies      $1,303,555.15
Elgin, IL
 
R.A. Mancini, Inc.      $1,172,630.00
Spring Grove, IL
 
Pirtano Construction Co., Inc.      $1,094,553.00
Addison, IL
 
Concept Plumbing, Inc.      $1,611,956.75
Palatine, IL
 
Kovilic Construction Co., Inc.      $1,472,164.00
Franklin Park, IL
 
R.J. Underground, Inc.      $2,735,893.00
Kenosha, WI
 
and
 
WHEREAS, Pirtano Construction Co., Inc. is the low responsive, responsible bidder in the total amount of $1,094,553
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Pirtano Construction Co., Inc., Addison, IL, in the amount of $1,094,553 for the Fiscal Year 2012 Water Main Replacement Project and charging the costs thereof to account nos. 610-4825198-48310 and 610-4811599-48310.
 
DATED at Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois on this 12th day of June, A.D., 2012