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Joint resolution authorizing execution of a contract with Boller Construction Company, Inc. of Waukegan, Illinois in the amount of $1,053,400 for the Vernon Hills New Century Town (NCT) and Des Plaines River (DPR) Water Reclamation Facilities Screening Improvements Project.
Staff Summary
* The NCT and DPR Water Reclamation Facilities (WRF) utilize metal bar screens to capture and remove debris from the sewage flow prior to the treatment process. The bar screens at NCT and DPR have reached the end of their useful life and need to be replaced. This project will include the replacement of two bar screens at NCT and one bar screen at DPR along with conveyor washer press and controls.
* The County received bids from five contractors for this work ranging from $1,053,400 to $1,149,000. Award of this contract is recommended to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Boller Construction Company, Inc. of Waukegan, Illinois, who best meets the needs of the County in the amount of $1,053,400.
* This resolution authorizes and directs the County Purchasing Agent to execute a contract with Boller Construction Company, Inc. of Waukegan, Illinois, in the amount of $1,053,400.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the County of Lake (County) owns, operates and maintains three WRF throughout the County including the New Century Town WRF and Des Plaines River WRF; and
WHEREAS, bar screens are critical in the performance of the treatment process by capturing and removing debris from the sewage prior to treatment and protecting the downstream equipment; and
WHEREAS, the bar screens at NCT and DPR have reached the end of their useful life and need to be replaced; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, bids were called for by publication for the Vernon Hills NCT and DPR Water Reclamation Facilities Screening Improvements Project; and
WHEREAS, five (5) sealed bids were received and publicly opened via a zoom meeting in the office of the P...
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