Lake County, IL
File #: 12-1210    Version: 1 Name: Joint resolution authorizing FY2013 Watermain Replacement Project Engineering contract with RHMG
Type: resolution Status: Passed
File created: 10/24/2012 In control: Public Works and Transportation Committee
On agenda: Final action: 11/20/2012
Title: Joint resolution executing an agreement with RHMG, Inc. in the amount of $73,395 for design engineering services for the FY 2013 Water Main Replacement Project.
Attachments: 1. 12-1210 FY2013 Watermain Project Map #2235.pdf, 2. 12-1210 FY2013 Watermain RHMG Engineering Agreement .pdf
Title
Joint resolution executing an agreement with RHMG, Inc. in the amount of $73,395 for design engineering services for the FY 2013 Water Main Replacement Project.
 
Staff Summary
·      Each year segments of older deteriorated water mains are designated for replacement, which requires engineering plans and specifications be prepared by a qualified engineering firm.
·      The FY 2013 replacement project includes approximately 5,600 feet of pipeline replacement throughout Lake County water systems.
·      The County performed a quality based selection process evaluating several firms for this design project.
·      Based on staff evaluations, RHMG, Inc. of Libertyville, IL was determined to be the most qualified firm and a scope of services was negotiated for the project.
·      This resolution authorizes execution of the agreement with RHMG in the amount of $73,395.
 
Body
R E S O L U T I O N
 
WHEREAS, the County of Lake owns, operates and maintains water distribution systems serving unincorporated areas of Wildwood, and  Countryside Manor, and
 
WHEREAS, certain portions of these distribution systems are in need of replacement due to frequent water main breaks, poor water quality or highway improvement projects; and                                            
 
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department performed a Quality Based Selection process and evaluated proposals from several professional engineering firms; and
 
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department evaluated the proposals based on several criteria and determined that Rezek, Henry, Meisenheimer and Gende, Inc.(RHMG) was the most qualified firm to provide professional engineering services for this project; and
 
WHEREAS, Lake County has had a prior satisfactory relationship for professional services with RHMG; and
 
WHEREAS, an Agreement has been negotiated with RHMG to provide the necessary engineering services; and
 
WHEREAS, execution of an Agreement for Professional Services must be authorized by Resolution of this County Board.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized and directed to execute an Agreement for Professional Services with RHMG, Inc., Libertyville, IL in the amount of $73,395 for engineering services associated with the County's FY 2013 Watermain Replacement Project and charging the costs thereof to Accounts Number 610-4811198-71170-48310 and 610-4825198-71170-48310.
 
DATED at WAUKEGAN, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, on this 20th day of November, A.D., 2012.