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Joint resolution authorizing a contract with KLF Enterprises, Inc., Markham, Illinois, in the amount of $21,647.50 for the demolition of a commercial structure on the Robert McClory Bike Path right-of-way, located north of Grand Avenue in Waukegan, Illinois, and appropriating $30,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.
Staff Summary
• The existing commercial structure located on the Robert McClory Bike Path right-of-way is immediately adjacent to the bike path.
• After the structure is removed, the right-of-way will be returned to green space as part of a separate project that will be constructed in 2021. This project will enhance the experience of Robert McClory Bike Path users, improving safety, visibility, and aesthetics in the area north of Grand Avenue.
• A total of five bids were received, ranging from $21,647.50 to $97,250, and the lowest responsible bidder is KLF Enterprises, Inc., in the amount of $21,647.50.
• This project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program with work planned to be completed in 2020, and designated as Section 20-00173-17-BD.
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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 demolition of the commercial structure on the Robert McClory Bike Path right-of-way north of Grand Avenue in Waukegan, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said publication calling for said bid, sealed bids were received and opened on September 15, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at the Lake County Division of Transportation in Libertyville, Illinois; a tabulation of said bids being as follows:
KLF Enterprises, Inc.
Markham, IL
$21,647.50
Copenhaver Construction
Gilberts, IL
$54,000
Veit and Company, Inc.
Rogers, MN
$56,458
Campanella and Sons, Inc.
Wadsworth, IL
$57,881
Lake County Grading Company
Libertyville, IL
$97,250
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 KLF Enterprises, Inc., Markham, Illinois, their bid being $21,647.50 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 KLF Enterprises, Inc., Markham, Illinois, in accordance with their bid of $21,647.50, based on estimated quantities and unit prices, and that the Purchasing Agent, the County Clerk, and the County Engineer of Lake County be authorized and they are hereby directed to enter into a contract with said low bidder for the building demolition, and designated as Section 20-00173-17-BD.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in as much as such estimated quantities are the best approximation that can be determined at this time, these quantities may be added to, deducted from, or modified from in the final determination of the contract cost in accordance with Chapter 605, Act 5, Section 5-205.2 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes without further Board action, providing the final cost chargeable to the funds appropriated does not exceed the appropriation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there is hereby appropriated $30,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on October 13, 2020.