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Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Joel Kennedy Construction Corp., Chicago, Illinois, in the amount of $898,250 for the Midland Force Main Replacement Phase 1A Project.
Staff Summary
* The Midland Main Force Main is a 7,300-foot-long 10-inch diameter asbestos cement pipe originally constructed in 1973. Repeated breaks of the pipe at various locations have driven the decision to replace the entire length of the existing pipe in phases over the next two years.
* This project will include the installation of 4,300 lineal feet of new pipe, one air release valve vault including an auger under Cedar Lake Road to extend the service life of this force main system.
* The County received bids from four contractors for this work ranging from $923,250 to $1,428,850. Award of this contract is recommended to the lowest responsive responsible bidder, Joel Kennedy Construction Corp., in the amount of $898,250.
* This resolution authorizes and directs the County Purchasing Agent to execute a contract with Joel Kennedy Construction Corp., in the amount of $898,250.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the County of Lake (County) owns, operates and maintains force main systems throughout the County including the Midland Force Main in the Northwest Lake Facilities Planning area; and
WHEREAS, the Midland Force Main pipe system has been in continuous service since 1973, and recent breaks requiring extensive repairs have identified sections of the pipe that have significant deterioration; and
WHEREAS, pipe rehabilitation was considered and was found to be infeasible, and replacement of the pipe is the best solution to extend the service life of the system; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, bids were called for by publication for the Midland Force Main Replacement Phase 1A Project; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to said publication, invitations to bid were extended to ten (10) contractors; and
WHEREAS, four sealed bids were received ...
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