Title
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Logicalis of Downers Grove, Illinois, in the amount of $306,654 for the network hardware replacement project.
Staff Summary
• This project is included in the 2026 Capital Improvement Program as part of the Technology Improvement Plan.
• This resolution authorizes an agreement with Logicalis in the amount of $306,654, which includes $233,613 in hardware; $32,773 in software licensed for three years; and $40,269 in one-year hardware and software maintenance.
• In accordance with Section 33.115 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, a cooperative purchasing contract with Logicalis has been identified through 1Government Procurement Alliance (1GPA) (22-02PV-12) to procure needed goods, services, constructions, or professional services that have been competitively solicited and awarded.
• 1GPA competitively procured technology products, solutions, and related services through a Request for Proposal (RFP) that allowed multiple awards to qualified vendors. 1GPA received 28 proposals and identified 20 qualified vendors, of which one contract was awarded to Logicalis.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, this project is included in the 2026 Capital Improvement Program as part of the Technology Improvement Plan; and
WHEREAS, this resolution authorizes an agreement with Logicalis in the amount of $306,654, which includes $233,613 in hardware; $32,773 in software licensed for three years; and $40,269 in one-year hardware and software maintenance; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 33.115 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, a cooperative purchasing contract with Logicalis has been identified through 1Government Procurement Alliance (1GPA) (22-02PV-12) to procure needed goods, services, constructions, or professional services that have been competitively solicited and awarded; and
WHEREAS, 1GPA competitively procured technology products, solutions, and related services through a Request for Proposal (RFP) that allowed multiple awards to qualified vendors. 1GPA received 28 proposals and identified 20 qualified vendors, of which one contract was awarded to Logicalis.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Purchasing Agent is authorized to enter into a contract with Logicalis of Downers Grove, Illinois, in the amount of $306,654 for the network hardware replacement project.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on March 10, 2026.