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Resolution to enter into a contract for consulting services with Baker Tilly LLP, Chicago, Illinois, in an estimated amount of $281,400 to complete a compensation study for Lake County.
Staff Summary
• Lake County sought proposals from qualified firms to conduct a review of the compensation structure and system presently in place for non-union employees.
• The study will focus on appropriately pricing positions in the current market, assessing and recommending a method that recognizes growth and competency levels of employees and keeps them paid at market levels and ensures the system is in compliance with applicable wage and hour laws.
• A Request for Proposal (RFP) was developed and reviewed by an interdepartmental committee comprised of representatives from Human Resources, Finance, County Administrator’s Office, and the Health Department.
• The RFP was sent to 24 vendors and proposals were received from six vendors.
• Based on the criteria set forth in the RFP, the proposal submitted by Baker Tilly LLP is the most qualified and most favorable for Lake County.
• Minor edits have been completed in the final draft of the Agreement as discussed at the February 8, 2024, Finance & Administrative Committee. These edits include adding the specific term of the agreement through November 30, 2024, and updating the project timeline completion date from June 2024 to July 2024.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, in accordance with section 33.051 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, proposals were called for by publication for consulting services to conduct a Compensation Study for Lake County; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to said publication, request for proposals were extended to 24 vendors; and
WHEREAS, sealed proposals were received from six vendors and opened in the County Building, Waukegan, Illinois, on January 5, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.; and
WHEREAS, based on the criteria set forth in the Request for Proposals, an Evaluation Committee selected Baker Tilly US, LLP to be in the best interest of Lake County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that Purchasing Agent is authorized to enter into a contract with Baker Tilly US, Chicago, Illinois, in an estimated amount of $281,400 for consulting services to conduct a Compensation Study for Lake County.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on February 20, 2024.