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Resolution ratifying an emergency procurement with Trane U.S., Inc., Willowbrook, Illinois, in the amount of $124,450 for emergency replacement of a fan blower at the Lake County Babcox Justice Center.
Staff Summary
* Two out four heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) fans for an air handling unit at the Babcox Justice Center failed and necessitated immediate repairs.
* Trane is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the failed units and was called to assist. They have proposed temporarily replacing the units due to repair parts being obsolete.
* Due to the importance of the Babcox Justice Center facility and the obsolescence of repair parts, it was determined that an emergency procurement was necessary to keep this facility operational. The replacement is currently in process.
* Pursuant to the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, emergency procurements are made when there is a threat to public health, welfare, or safety, or to prevent or minimize serious disruption of governmental services.
* Pursuant to Article 6, Section 103, the Facilities Manager submitted a written determination of the basis for the emergency and the certification that the procurement of these services was appropriate.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, two of four heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) fans for an air handling unit at the Babcox Justice Center failed and necessitated immediate repairs; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article 6, Section 103 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, the Facilities Manager has certified that an emergency condition existed necessitating immediate action to prevent or minimize disruption of government services; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent issued an emergency purchase order for the repair and replacement of the fans; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Emergency Procurement authorized by the Facilities Manager with Trane U.S., Inc. of Willowbrook, Il...
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