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Resolution Approving a Bid for the RTP Grant Trail Restoration Project at Big Rock Forest Preserve
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WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and desirable for the Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Kane County, Illinois to authorize bids for trail renovations at Big Rock Forest Preserve; and
WHEREAS, The District received a Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) for the Big Rock Forest Preserve Trail Restoration Project; and
WHEREAS, the project includes restoration of existing limestone trails, construction of new limestone trail segment to Big Rock Creek and new grass trail connection to southern parking lot; and
WHEREAS, the qualified lowest bid was received from Evans & Son, Inc. totaling $210,640.09. Additionally, the District is budgeting a contingency of $10,000.00 for unanticipated additional costs that may arise during construction for a total project amount of $220.640.09.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners of Kane County, Kane County Illinois, that the qualified lowest bid received from Evans & Son, Inc. at a total contract amount of $210,640.09 plus a contingency of $10,000.00 for a total project cost of $220,640.09 be, and hereby is, accepted and approved.
APPROVED AND PASSED on this 14th day of January, 2025.
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Bill Lenert Myrna Molina
President, Kane Forest Preserve Secretary, Kane Forest Preserve
Kane County, Illinois Kane County, Illinois