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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; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 6-103 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, emergency repairs were necessary to the pavement on Gages Lake Road at the site of the water main break; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent issued an emergency purchase order for the repairs to Gages Lake Road; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article 6, Section 103 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, the Director of Public Works has certified that an emergency condition existed necessitating immediate action to prevent or minimize disruption of government services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Emergency Procurement authorized by the Director of Public Works with Chicagoland Paving, Inc. of Lake Zurich, Illinois, in the amount of $143,319.38 to repair the pavement charging the total cost to account number 610-4825198-72300-000-000-000-48120 is ratified.
DATED at Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois on this 9th day of August, A.D., 2016.