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Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Peter Baker and Son Company, Lake Bluff, Illinois, (Peter Baker and Son) in the amount of $1,932,980.80 for the resurfacing of Kelsey Road, from Illinois Route 22 to Illinois Route 59, which will be improved under the Illinois Highway Code for a total of 3.7 miles, appropriating $2,320,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds, and designated as Section 17-00068-08-RS.
Staff Summary
* Kelsey Road, from Illinois Route 22 to Illinois Route 59, needs resurfacing.
* This resurfacing improvement has been identified within the County's pavement management system and is included in the highway improvement program.
* A total of three bids were received, ranging from $1,932,980.80 to $2,612,346.45, and the lowest responsible bidder is Peter Baker and Son with a contract amount of $1,932,980.80.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, pursuant to authority granted by this Lake County Board, the County Engineer heretofore called for sealed bids, by publication, for the resurfacing of Kelsey Road, from Illinois Route 22 to Illinois Route 59, which will be improved under the Illinois Highway Code for a total of 3.7 miles; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said publication and calling for said bids, sealed bids were received and opened on June 19, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at the Lake County Division of Transportation in Libertyville, Illinois, a tabulation of said bids being as follows:
Peter Baker and Son Company
Lake Bluff, Illinois
$1,932,980.80
Builders Paving, LLC
Hillside, Illinois
$2,368,000
Lorig Construction Company
Des Plaines, Illinois
$2,612,346.45
WHEREAS, the Public Works and Transportation Committee, the County Engineer and the Purchasing Agent have examined each bid, and it appears that the lowest responsible bidder is Peter Baker and Son Company, Lake Bluff, Illinois, their bid being $1,932,980.80 based on estimated quantities and unit prices; and
WHEREAS, an appropriation of funds is required.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by t...
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