Title
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Appin Associates, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada for building automation consulting services related to the design implementation, construction review and commissioning of the building automation systems for the Lake County Courthouse Expansion Project in the amount of $173,210.
Staff Summary
· There is a need for professional services to complete the design implementation, construction review, and commission of the building automation systems for the Lake County Courthouse Expansion Project.
· The consultant will design the Building Automation System (BAS) and provide selected equipment commissioning for the Lake County Courthouse Expansion Project.
· Professional services include creating bid specifications, providing design review documents, equipment sequencing and programming, submittal review, graphics production and BAS commissioning work.
· Using the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, the selected and recommended consultant is Appin Associates, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada in the amount of $173,210.
Body
WHEREAS, there is a need for professional services to complete the design implementation, construction review and commission of the building automation systems for the Lake County Courthouse Expansion Project, and
WHEREAS, the consultant will design the Building Automation System (BAS) and provide selected equipment commissioning for the Lake County Courthouse Expansion Project; and
WHEREAS, professional services include creating bid specifications, providing design review documents, equipment sequencing and programming, submittal review, graphics production and BAS commissioning work; and
WHEREAS, Lake County, by and through its Construction Division, has selected a professional architectural and engineering services firm in accordance with the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act (50 ILCS 510/1 et. seq.); and
WHEREAS, it has been determined to be in the best interest of the County to enter into a contract with Appin Associates, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada at a reasonable compensation and taking into account scope, complexity, and the nature of services to be rendered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Agreement for Professional Services with Appin Associates, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in the amount not to exceed $173,210 for Building Automation Consulting Services related to the Lake County Courthouse Expansion project charging the costs to account #101-1103920-82020.
DATED, at WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS, on January 13, 2014.