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1. How does my firm get hired for County construction work?

Please visit our Doing Business page. The County bids out various jobs throughout the year. If you would like to be contacted about opportunities, we encourage your business to register with the County to be alerted as opportunities arise. Doing Business Page

2. What do the various construction projects cost?

Please visit our Construction webpage to view construction costs for some of our recent projects. Additional information on the costs of various projects the County has completed can be found in the current and past budget documents located in the Corporate Capital Improvement Sections. Construction Division Page

3. How can my product get incorporated into the project design?

Lake County hires design professionals to specify and determine the appropriate products for a given project or application. Discussions regarding product specifications should originate via these channels. Please visit our Doing Business Page for opportunities to work with the County. Doing Business Page

4. What is the JOC Program?

The JOC program, or Job Order Contracting, is a method to procure select construction and renovation projects involving demolitions, electrical work, HVAC, carpentry, concrete, painting, plumbing, and other trade work. This form of construction contract expedites the ordering of construction services while controlling cost plus increasing quality and transparency. The County has job order contracts in place with K.R. Miller Contractors, Inc. and Joseph J. Henderson Son, Inc.

5. Who permits Lake County construction projects?

The local authority having jurisdiction is always the primary enforcer of codes, regulations, and ordinances related to a project. In addition to this, other governmental or quasi-governmental organizations may have approval authorities as warranted by the specific project.