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Resolution Approving a Bid for the Installation of Two (2) Water Control Structures
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WHEREAS, the restoration of ecosystems native to Kane County, including prairie potholes and the importance of biodiversity, is critical to the mission of the Forest Preserve District; and
WHEREAS, the restoration of hydrology is best accomplished through the alteration of historic drain tiles, including removal and installation of in-line water control structures; and
WHEREAS, the installation of two in-line water control structures at Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve will allow for the recreation of an 8-acre prairie pothole surrounded by restored prairie and was bid by the District; and
WHEREAS, the lowest qualified bid was received from Hartstrand Water Solutions, LLC. of Rock Falls, Illinois in the amount of $14,410. Additionally, $2,500 will be set aside as contingency to cover any unforeseen costs that may arise during the project, for a total of $16,910.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Kane County, Illinois that the bid submitted by Hartsrand Water Solutions, LLC. of Rock Falls, Illinois in the amount of $14,410 plus a contingency of $2,500 for a total project cost not to exceed $16,910 be, and hereby is, accepted and approved.
APPROVED AND PASSED on this 11th day of June, 2024.
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Christopher Kious Myrna Molina
President, Kane Forest Preserve Secretary, Kane Forest Preserve
Kane County, Illinois Kane County, Illinois