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Joint resolution ratifying an emergency procurement with Chicagoland Paving Contractors, Inc. of Lake Zurich, Illinois, in the amount of $143,319.38 for the emergency repairs to the pavement along Gages Lake Road, damaged as a result of a water main break.
Staff Summary
* Public Works owns and operates water mains serving diverse communities throughout the County.
* Some of these water mains are located under paved roadways and require repairs, from time to time.
* A water main break occurred under Gages Lake Road on June 16, 2016.
* Upon notification regarding the large amount of water loss at the location and buckling in the road, Public Works immediately mobilized its utility crew to repair the main break.
* Chicagoland Paving Contractors, Inc., of Lake Zurich, Illinois, is currently under contract for asphalt patching work with Public Works and, therefore, was selected to perform the emergency pavement repairs.
* Pursuant to the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, emergency procurements are made when there exists a threat to public health, welfare, or safety, or to prevent or minimize serious disruption of governmental services.
* Pursuant to Article 6, Section 103 of this Ordinance, the Director of Public Works has submitted a written determination of the basis for the emergency and the certification that the selection of the contractor was appropriate.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the County of Lake (County) owns and operates water supply and sewer main systems, and sewage treatment facilities serving diverse communities throughout the County; and
WHEREAS, the facilities and underground systems are located under streets, paved driveways and parking areas which are in need of refurbishment; and
WHEREAS, some utility breaks occur under pavement and require pavement to be replaced; and
WHEREAS, the County experienced a water main break that required emergency paving repairs on Gages Lake Road; a...
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