Lake County, IL
File #: 16-0547    Version: 1 Name: Herbicide Application
Type: resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/31/2016 In control: Public Works and Transportation Committee
On agenda: Final action: 6/14/2016
Title: Joint resolution authorizing a contract with TGF Enterprises, Inc., Libertyville, Illinois, for herbicide application to the right-of-way for the Lake County Division of Transportation in an estimated annual amount of $32,455.08.
Title
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with TGF Enterprises, Inc., Libertyville, Illinois, for herbicide application to the right-of-way for the Lake County Division of Transportation in an estimated annual amount of $32,455.08.

Staff Summary
* There is a need to enter into a contract, with a successful vendor, to provide all materials and labor for the herbicide application to right of ways.
* The contractor shall apply a herbicide for total vegetation kill including a drift control agent with all applications.
* An invitation to bid was issued and extended to 17 vendors and sealed bids were received from three vendors ranging from $32,455.08 to 70,358.90.
* TGF Enterprises, Inc., Libertyville, Illinois, was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who best meets the needs of the County in the amount of $32,455.08.

Body
RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, there is a need to enter into a contract with a successful vendor to provide herbicide application services for Lake County; and

WHEREAS, the contractor shall provide all materials and labor for the herbicide application to right of ways; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 33.036 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, a bid was called for by publication for herbicide application to the right-of-way for the Lake County Division of Transportation; and

WHEREAS, sealed bids were received from three vendors at the Lake County Administrative Building, Waukegan, Illinois, on May 5, 2016; and

WHEREAS, based on the criteria set forth in the bid; the staff evaluated all bids submitted and determined that the bid submitted by TGF Enterprises, Inc., Libertyville, IL in the amount of $32,455.08 is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for Lake County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Purchasing Agent is authorized to enter into a contract with TGF Enterprises, Inc., for herbicide application services in the es...

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