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Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Lake County Grading Company, Libertyville, Illinois, in the amount of $524,130.50 for the storm sewer and culvert removal and installation on Midlothian Road, and appropriating $630,000 of County Bridge Tax funds.
Staff Summary
* Storm sewer and culverts on Midlothian Road are at the end of their useful life and must be replaced.
* There was a public call for bids, and a total of five bids were received, ranging from $524,130.50 to $658,175.20, and the lowest responsible bidder is Lake County Grading Company, in the amount of $524,130.50.
* This project is included in the highway improvement program with construction in 2020, and designated as Section 17-00171-16-DR.
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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 storm sewer and culvert removal and installation on Midlothian Road; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said publication and calling for said bids, sealed bids were received and opened on April 14, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at the Lake County Division of Transportation in Libertyville, Illinois, a tabulation of said bids being as follows:
Lake County Grading Company
Libertyville, Illinois
$524,130.50
Pirtano Construction Company
Addison, Illinois
$537,914.60
Berger Excavating Contractors
Wauconda, Illinois
$586,126.03
Campanella and Sons, Inc.
Wadsworth, Illinois
$624,224.85
Copenhaver Construction
Gilberts, Illinois
$658,175.20
WHEREAS, the Public Works, Planning and Transportation Committee, the County Engineer and the Purchasing Agent have examined each bid, and the lowest responsible bidder is Lake County Grading Company, Libertyville, Illinois, their bid being $524,130.50 based on estimated quantities and unit prices; and
WHEREAS, an appropriation of funds is required.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by this Lake County Board, that a contract be awarded to said Lake County Grading Co...
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