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Joint resolution executing a contract with Pirtano Construction Company, Inc. of Addison, Illinois, for the Chevy Chase Road Water Main Replacement Project in the amount of $422,806.
Staff Summary
* The Public Works Department annually evaluates the condition of the water mains and develops a schedule to replace those that are older and/or deteriorating.
* The Chevy Chase Road project focuses on replacement of water main along Chevy Chase Road between Lakeview Avenue and Hawley Street in Countryside Lake Subdivision.
* An invitation to bid was extended to 20 vendors and responses were received from five contractors, ranging from $422,806 and $579,487.
* Pirtano Construction Company, Inc. submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $422,806.
* This resolution authorizes the execution of a contract with Pirtano Construction Company, Inc. of Addison, Illinois, in the amount of $422,806.
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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 on Chevy Chase Road 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 Chevy Chase Water Main Replacement Project; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to said publication, invitations to bid were extended to twenty (20) contractors; and
WHEREAS, five (5) sealed bids were received and publicly opened in the office of the Public Works Department on Tuesday, August 18, 2015, at 2:00 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, Pirtano Construction Co., Inc., Addison, Illinois, is the lowest responsive, responsible bidder in the amount of $422,806.00; four other bids were received ranging from $484,013 to $579,487; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Purchasing Agent is hereby a...
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