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Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Berger Excavating Contractors, Wauconda, Illinois, in the amount of $736,224.89 for the intersection improvement of Old McHenry Road, at US Route 12, appropriating $885,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.
Staff Summary
* Old McHenry Road, at US Route 12, will be improved with dual right turn lanes from Old McHenry Road and dual left turn lanes from US Route 12.
* A public bidding process was conducted, and a total of four bids were received, ranging from $736,224.89 to $924,738.61. The lowest responsible bidder is Berger Excavating Contractors, Wauconda, Illinois, with a contract amount of $736,224.89.
* This improvement is included in the highway improvement program with construction planned in 2019.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Old McHenry Road, County Highway 32, is a route on the County highway system; and
WHEREAS, Old McHenry Road, at US Route 12, will be improved with dual right turn lanes from Old McHenry Road and dual left turn lanes from US Route 12; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to authority granted by this Lake County Board, the County Engineer heretofore called for sealed bids, by publication, for the construction of dual left turn lanes from US Route 12 and dual right turns from Old McHenry Road; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said publication and calling for said bids, sealed bids were received and opened on February 12, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at the Lake County Division of Transportation in Libertyville, Illinois; a tabulation of said bids being as follows:
Berger Excavating Contractors
Wauconda, Illinois
$736,224.89
Campanella & Sons, Inc.
Wadsworth, Illinois
$744,048.83
Copenhaver Construction
Gilberts, Illinois
$865,051.94
Lake County Grading Company, LLC
Libertyville, Illinois
$924,738.61
WHEREAS, the Public Works, Planning, and Transportation Committee, the County Engineer and the Purchasing Agent have examined each bid, and it appears that the lowest responsible bidder is Berge...
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