Lake County Gazette

Lake County Public Works and Transportation Committee met Aug. 6

Here is the agenda provided by the committee:

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call of Members

4. Addenda to the Agenda

5. Public Comment

6. Chair's Remarks

7. Unfinished Business

8. New Business

REGULAR AGENDA

8.1 25-0903

Joint resolution authorizing execution of a contract with Boller Construction Company, Inc., of Waukegan, Illinois, in the amount of $1,065,868 for the Corporate Woods Reservoir Improvements project.

• The Lake County Department of Public Works owns and operates the Corporate Woods Reservoir in the Vernon Hills water system, and the facility requires improvements including roof repair, interior and exterior coating application, and modification of appurtenances to extend its service life.

• An invitation to bid was issued and sealed bids were received from two vendors, ranging from $122,200 to $1,065,868, one bid was determined to be non-responsive.

• Boller Construction Company, Inc., of Waukegan, Illinois, was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, who best meets the needs of the County, in the amount of $1,065,868.

• $700,000 was allocated for this project in the Department’s capital program and budget; the Department will use an additional $400,000 of budgeted contingency capital funds for construction of this project.

• This resolution authorizes and directs the County Purchasing Agent to execute a contract with Boller Construction Company, Inc., of Waukegan, Illinois, in the amount of $1,065,868.

8.2 25-0904

Presentation of the Proposed 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program for the Lake County Department of Public Works.

• The five-year Capital Improvement Program is a planning document that serves as a guide for Lake County Department of Public Works future capital improvements.

• In addition, it provides a strategic approach as to how the department will address the list of capital projects and a review of the associated challenges.

• The Public Works staff will present the Proposed 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program to the Public Works and Transportation Committee on August 6, 2025, for discussion and feedback.

8.3 25-0021

Director’s Report - Public Works.

9. County Administrator's Report

10. Executive Session

10.1 25-0192

Executive Session to review closed session minutes pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (21).

11. Regular Session (for action on Executive Session items)

11.1 25-0935

Committee action regarding periodic review of closed session minutes.

12. Member Remarks and Requests

13. Adjournment

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