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Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Campanella and Sons, Inc., Wadsworth, Illinois, in the amount of $3,392,455.57 for the intersection improvement of Ela Road and Long Grove Road and appropriating $4,075,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.
Staff Summary
• This work includes improvements at the intersection of Ela Road and Long Grove Road, including the installation of turn lanes, a new traffic signal, and non-motorized improvements.
• There was a public call for bids, and a total of seven bids were received, ranging from $3,392,455.57 to $3,991,835.16 and the lowest responsible bidder is Campanella and Sons, Inc., Wadsworth, Illinois, in the amount of $3,392,455.57.
• This improvement is included in the Transportation Improvement Program with construction starting in 2022, and designated as Section 14-00144-20-CH.
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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 intersection improvement of Ela Road and Long Grove Road, and designated as Section 14-00144-20-CH; 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:
Campanella and Sons, Inc.
Wadsworth, Illinois
$3,392,455.57
Berger Excavating Contractors, Inc.
Wauconda, Illinois
$3,496,214.74
Lenny Hoffman Excavating, Inc.
Wilmette, Illinois
$3,724,989.18
Acura, Inc.
Park Ridge, Illinois
$3,735,442.59
Copenhaver Construction, Inc.
Gilberts, Illinois
$3,808,271.52
Schroeder Asphalt Service, Inc.
Huntley, Illinois
$3,966,726.78
Martam Construction, Inc.
Elgin, Illinois
$3,991,835.16
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 Campanella and Sons, Inc., Wadsworth, Illinois, their bid being $3,392,455.57 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 Campanella and Sons., Inc., Wadsworth, Illinois, in accordance with their bid of $3,392,455.57, 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 intersection improvement of Ela Road and Long Grove Road; and designated as Section 14-00144-20-CH.
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 $4,075,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.
DATED, at Waukegan, Illinois, on November 15, 2022.