In the Matter of Awarding Contract to )

B.20 RESOLUTION NO. 12-199

In the matter of awarding contract to )

Custom Products, Jackson, Mississippi )

the amount $25,666.50 for sign materials ) March 21, 2012

for the Lorain County Highway Department)

WHEREAS, Ken Carney, Lorain County Engineer, by letter dated March 13, 2012 submitted the following:

“We have reviewed the bids that were received for Sign Materials for the Lorain County Highway Department. The respondents to this bid were:

Custom Products $25,666.50

P. O. Box 54091

Jackson, MS 39288

Rocal, Inc. $26,434.00

3186 County Road 550

Frankfort, Ohio 45628

Osburn Associates, Inc. $27,481.50

P. O. Box 912

Logan, Ohio 43138

Judco, Inc. $29,137.50

P. O. Box 358

Elyria, Ohio 44036

Custom Products has submitted a bid guaranty and all other required documents. We recommend this bid be awarded to Custom Products in the amount of $25,666.50.

Our estimate for this purchase was $41,900.00. This money will be reimbursed to us at 80% ($20,533.20) through a grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Safety Sign Upgrade Program. The balance $5,133.30 will be paid out of MVGT funds, Account 2580-0000-300-300-04-6000-0000, Supplies/Materials.

Thank you for your cooperation with this project.”;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Lorain County Commissioners, that based upon bids received and review and recommendation by the Lorain County Engineer in letter dated March 13, 2012 we do hereby award contract to Custom Products, Jackson, Mississippi in the amount of $25,666.50 for various sign materials for the Lorain County Highway Department.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the cost for this purchase will be reimbursed through a grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Safety Sign Upgrade Project at 80% ($20,533.20). The balance of $5,133.30 will be paid out of MVGT funds, account 2580-0000-300-300-04-6000-0000 Supplies/Materials.

Motion by Kokoski, seconded by Williams to adopt Resolution. Ayes: All.

Motion carried. ______