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Joint resolution authorizing execution of a contract with Mauro Sewer Construction, Inc. of Des Plaines, Illinois in the amount of $1,879,975 for the Grandwood Park Water Main Replacement Project.
Staff Summary
* Lake County Public Works provides water service to the Grandwood Park community.
* The water main pipes in this area are as old as 50 years, and certain segments of water main are reaching the end of their service life.
* The most economical and efficient method to provide reliable service is to replace approximately 4,600 feet of water main in the Grandwood Park water system.
* The County received bids from eight contractors for the work to construct the reservoir, ranging from $1,879,975 to $2,886,750.
* Award of this contract is recommended to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Mauro Sewer Construction Inc. of Des Plaines, Illinois in the amount of $1,879,975.
* This resolution authorizes and directs the County Purchasing Agent to execute a contract with Mauro Sewer Construction Inc. of Des Plaines, Illinois in the amount of $1,879,975.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Lake County Public Works owns, operates, and maintains numerous water systems throughout the County including the Grandwood Park community; and
WHEREAS, certain segments of water main in these areas have reached the end of their service life, resulting in water main breaks causing service outages; and
WHEREAS, the most economical and efficient method to provide reliable service is to replace approximately 4,600 feet of water main in the Grandwood Park water system; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, bids were called for by publication for the Grandwood Park Water Main Improvement Project; and
WHEREAS, Mauro Sewer Construction Inc. is the lowest responsive, responsible bidder in the amount of $1,879,975.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized and d...
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