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Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Ascher Brothers Company, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois, and further authorizing assignment of that contract to Clark Construction Group LLC of Chicago, Illinois, as Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the painting and wallcovering work for the Lake County courthouse expansion project in the amount of $529,575.
Staff Summary
• The painting and wallcovering work in this bid generally includes supply and installation of all paint and wallcoverings for all phases of the courthouse expansion project.
• The Lake County Board has authorized Clark Construction Group LLC of Chicago, Illinois, to proceed with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the infrastructure and interior work pursuant to their contract for CMAR services.
• A bid was issued for painting and wallcovering work on May 16, 2016.
• Sealed bids were received on June 30, 2016, from three nonlocal vendors ranging from $529,575 to $930,000.
• Ascher Brothers Company, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois, was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
• This resolution awards the contract to Ascher Brothers Company, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois, and assigns the contract to Clark Construction Group LLC of Chicago, Illinois, to manage as part of the GMP for this work.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 5-102 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, a bid was called for by publication for painting and wallcovering work for Lake County Courthouse Expansion Project; and
WHEREAS, sealed bids were received from three vendors at the Lake County Administrative Building, Waukegan, Illinois, on June 30, 2016, at 2:00 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, based on the criteria set forth in the bid; the staff evaluated the bids submitted and determined that the bid submitted by Ascher Brothers Company, Inc. in the amount of $529,575 is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for Lake County; and
WHEREAS, On April 9, 2013, the Lake County Board authorized a contract for Construction Manager at Risk Services with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the Lake County Courthouse Expansion Project with Clark Construction Group LLC of Chicago, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, On June 9, 2015, the Lake County Board authorized Clark Construction to proceed with the GMP for the construction of the Lake County Courthouse Expansion Project work described as the infrastructure and interiors work in the amount of $53,851,936, which includes the work to be performed by Ascher Brothers Company, Inc.; 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 Ascher Brothers Company, Inc. and further authorized to assign that contract to Clark Construction Group LLC of Chicago, Illinois, for work described as painting and wallcovering work in the amount of $529,575.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on August 9, 2016.