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Resolution authorizing execution of a contract with Key Tower LLC of Schaumburg, Illinois, in the amount of $428,452 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 May of 2023 radio tower construction drawings were solicited.
* The County received three bids for the project ranging from $428,452 to $713,505.
* Award of this contract is recommended to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Key Tower LLC of Schaumburg, Illinois, who best meets the needs of the County in the amount of $428,452.
* This resolution authorizes and directs the County Purchasing Agent to execute a contract with Key Tower LLC of Schaumburg, Illinois, in the amount of $428,452.
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R E S O L U T I O N
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, Key Tower LLC, Inc. is the lowest responsive, responsible bidder in the amount of $428,452.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized and directed to execute a...
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