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Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Lorig Construction Company, Des Plaines, Illinois, in the amount of $296,594.30, for the replacement of pedestrian bridge decks at various locations in Lake County, Illinois, which will be improved under the Illinois Highway Code, and appropriating $360,000 of Matching Tax funds.
Staff Summary
• Three pedestrian bridge decks located on the North Shore Bike Path and one pedestrian bridge deck located on the Robert McClory Bike Path are at the end of their service life and require replacement.
• There was a public call for bids, and a total of four bids were received, ranging from $296,594.30 to $681,189, and the lowest responsible bidder is Lorig Construction Company, Des Plaines, Illinois, in the amount of $296,594.30.
• This project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program with construction targeted in 2022/2023, and designated as Section 21-00999-83-BR.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, pursuant to authority granted by this Lake County Board, the County Engineer heretofore called for sealed bids, by publication, for the replacement of pedestrian bridge decks at various locations in Lake County, Illinois, and designated as Section 21-00999-83-BR; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said publication and calling for said bids, sealed bids were received and opened on October 11, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the Lake County Division of Transportation in Libertyville, Illinois; a tabulation of said bids being as follows:
Lorig Construction Company
Des Plaines, Illinois
$296,594.30
Path Construction Company, Inc.
Arlington Heights, Illinois
$319,515
Alliance Contractors, Inc.
Woodstock, Illinois
$391,790
Copenhaver Construction, Inc.
Gilberts, Illinois
$681,189
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 Lorig Construction Company, Des Plaines, Illinois, their bid being $296,594.30 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 Lorig Construction Company, Des Plaines, Illinois, in accordance with their bid of $296,594.30, 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 replacement of pedestrian bridge decks at various locations in Lake County, Illinois, which will be improved under the Illinois Highway Code, and designated as Section 21-00999-83-BR; and
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 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, Act 5, Section 5-205.2 without further Board action, providing the final cost chargeable to the funds appropriated does not exceed the appropriation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Engineer shall transmit, in writing, the final agreement, and any amendments, to be executed by the County Board Chair and the County Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there is hereby appropriated $360,000
of Matching Tax funds.
DATED, at Waukegan, Illinois, on November 15, 2022.