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Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Wight Construction Services, Inc. of Darien, Illinois, for general contracting services required for construction of the Phase I expansion of the Robert W. Depke Juvenile Justice Center in the amount of $12,816,166.25.
Staff Summary
• In 2002 the Lake County Juvenile Justice Center master plan was completed; and the master plan was validated again in 2012 with the Justice Partners, and reviewed by the Judicial Facilities Review Committee.
• The master plan outlined a sequenced plan for phased implementation of recommended improvements to the Robert W. Depke Juvenile Justice Center.
• Phase I, will make extensive infrastructure improvements to the site and will expand the facility in the form of a new building addition.
• Phase II, which is not yet funded and is not part of this award, contemplates the remodeling of vacated existing courtrooms and office areas to accommodate adapted office space for the various justice agencies.
• Phase III, also is not yet funded and is not part of this award, contemplates the construction of additional low and medium security housing pods.
• The Judicial Facilities Review Committee made a recommendation to implement and proceed with Phase I of the master plan and it is recommended by the Executive Justice Counsel at their September 18, 2015, meeting.
• Funding for this project has previously been approved by the County Board through the CCIP process.
• An invitation to bid was issued and extended to 88 vendors and sealed bids were received from seven general contractors ranging from $12,816,166.25 to 14,531,000.
• Wight Construction Services, Inc. of Darien, Illinois, was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who best meets the needs of the County in the amount of $12,816,166.25.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Judicial Facilities Review Committee made a recommendation to implement and proceed with Phase I of the master plan, which is a proposed addition to the Depke Juvenile Justice Center and was approved by the County Board in November 2012.
WHEREAS, the master plan outlined a sequenced plan for phased implementation of all the recommended improvements to the Robert W. Depke Juvenile Justice Center. Phase I will make extensive infrastructure improvements to the site and will expand the facility in the form of a new building addition.
WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 33.036 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, a bid was called for by publication for general contracting services for the construction of the Phase I Expansion of the Robert W. Depke Juvenile Justice Center; and
WHEREAS, funding has previously been approved as part of the CCIP process; and
WHEREAS, sealed bids were received from seven vendors at the Lake County Administrative Building, Waukegan, Illinois, on July 23, 2015, at 2 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, based on the criteria set forth in the bid; the staff evaluated all bids submitted and determined that the bid submitted by Wight Construction Services, Inc. of Darien, Illinois, in the amount of $12,816,166.25 is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for Lake County; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that Purchasing Agent is authorized to enter into a contract with Wight Construction Services, Inc. of Darien, Illinois, for general contracting services for construction of Phase I expansion of the Robert W. Depke Juvenile Justice Center in the amount of $12,186,166.25 and charged to account # 101-1103930-82020.
DATED, at Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, on October 13, 2015.