Lake County, IL
File #: 23-0660    Version: 1 Name: Regional Operations and Communications (ROC) Facility, Radio Tower Construction
Type: resolution Status: Failed
File created: 4/18/2023 In control: Financial & Administrative Committee
On agenda: Final action: 5/4/2023
Title: Resolution authorizing execution of a contract with Allstate Tower, Inc. of Henderson, Kentucky, in the amount of $291,188 for the Regional Operations and Communications (ROC) Facility, Radio Tower Construction.
Attachments: 1. 23033 Bid Tab, 2. 23033 Final 2.10.23, 3. 23033 RBO Exception Memo, 4. Lake County RBA, 5. Memo from Allstate Tower, 6. Vendor Disclosure Form
Title
Resolution authorizing execution of a contract with Allstate Tower, Inc. of Henderson, Kentucky, in the amount of $291,188 for the Regional Operations and Communications (ROC) Facility, Radio Tower Construction.

Staff Summary
* As part of the Modified Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Budget and in alignment with the Facilities Capital Improvement Plan, design of a new Consolidated 911, Emergency Management Agency (EMA), and Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB) Facility was authorized.
* In March of 2022 ARPA funds were appropriated for this initiative.
* In October of 2022 bond funds were appropriated for this initiative.
* In January of 2023 radio tower construction drawings were solicited.
* The County received one bid for the project in the amount of $291,188, from Allstate Tower, Inc. of Henderson, Kentucky, which included an exception request to the Responsible Bidder's Ordinance.
* Staff has evaluated the single bid received and has recommended award of the contract with the acceptance of the exception to the Responsible Bidder's Ordinance based on the comprehensive training and safety documentation provided.
* This resolution authorizes and directs the county purchasing agent to execute a contract with Allstate Tower, Inc. of Henderson, Kentucky, in the amount of $291,188.

Body
RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the development of a new Regional Operations and Communications Facility on the west side of Lake County's Libertyville Campus has been identified as a strategic initiative of the Lake County Board; and

WHEREAS, drawings for two self-supporting 75' radio towers have been developed in accordance with stakeholder feedback and best practices for similar facilities; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, bids were called for by publication for the Regional Operations and Communications (ROC) Facility, Radio Tower Construction; and

WHEREAS, Allstate Tower, Inc. is the lowest responsive, responsible bidder in the amount of ...

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