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Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Manusos General Contracting, Inc., Fox Lake, Illinois, in the amount of $1,314,000 for the Mill Creek Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) electrical and process improvements project.
Staff Summary
* The Mill Creek WRF provides service to portions of Old Mill Creek, Antioch, and Grandwood Park.
* The facility, constructed in 1999 and expanded in 2008, require upgrades and modifications to certain electrical and mechanical equipment.
* The project will include process modifications in the aeration tanks and electrical upgrades to better utilize the generator for backup power.
* An invitation to bid was extended to 35 bids contractors and sealed bids were received from six vendors, ranging from $1,314,000 to $1,510,800.
* Manusos General Contracting, Inc. submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $1,314,000.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the County of Lake (County) owns, operates and maintains three Water Reclamation Facilities throughout the County including the Mill Creek Water Reclamation Facility in the Northeast Lake Facilities Planning area; and
WHEREAS, Mill Creek Water Reclamation Facility provides services to portions of the Villages of Old Mill Creek, Antioch, Grandwood Park and unincorporated regions of Northeast Lake County; and
WHEREAS, the Mill Creek Water Reclamation Facility has been in continuous service since 1999 and replacement of the electrical and mechanical equipment is required to extend the service life of the facility; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, bids were called for by publication for the Mill Creek Water Electrical and Process Improvements; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to said publication, invitations to bid were extended to 35 contractors; and
WHEREAS, six sealed bids were received and publicly opened in the office of the Public Works Department on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, Manusos Gen...
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