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Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Peter Baker and Son Company, Lake Bluff, Illinois, in the amount of $3,547,185.68 for the resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation (3R) improvement of St. Mary's Road, from Illinois Route 60 to Everett Road, and Everett Road, from St. Mary's Road east to the Lake Forest corporate limits, which will be improved under the Illinois Highway Code for a total of 3.01 miles, appropriating $3,300,000 of Matching Tax funds, $1,200,000 of County Bridge Tax funds and $50,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds, and designated as Section 15-00117-03-RS.
Staff Summary
* St. Mary's Road, from Illinois Route 60 to Everett Road, and Everett Road, from St. Mary's Road east to the Lake Forest corporate limits, needs resurfacing.
* This resurfacing improvement has been identified within the County's pavement management system and is included in the highway improvement program.
* In addition to the resurfacing work, this 3R improvement will include wider shoulder widths, flatter slopes, improved drainage, and installation of bike-friendly shoulders.
* Requested improvements by the Lake County Forest Preserve District are the installation of two box culverts and a pedestrian and bike path along the south side of Everett Road.
* A total of two bids were received, ranging from $3,547,185.68 to $3,924,443.57, and the lowest responsible bidder is Peter Baker and Son Company, Lake Bluff, Illinois, with a contract amount of $3,547,185.68.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, St Mary's Road, County Highway 41, is a designated route on the County highway system, and
WHEREAS, Everett Road, County Highway 51, is a designated route on the County highway system, and
WHEREAS, St Mary's Road, from Illinois Route 60 to Everett Road, and Everett Road, from St. Mary's Road east to the Lake Forest corporate limits, will be improved by resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation (3R); and
WHEREAS, the Lake County Forest Preserve District has request...
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