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Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Wesco Distribution, Inc., of Woodridge, Illinois, in the amount of $72,934 for Variable Frequency Drive (VFDs) Replacement and installation Services for Lake County Public Works Vernon Hills West Pump Station.
Staff Summary
• There is a need to replace six Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) that have reached the end of their operational life.
• The project will include removal of existing drives, installation, startup and associated electrical work.
• Public Works identified a cooperative purchasing contract with Wesco Distribution, Inc., Woodridge, Illinois, through Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement Contract 091422WES to procure equipment, products, or services. The current term of the contract is through November 8, 2026.
• Pursuant to Article 33.115 Cooperative Joint Purchasing of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, Lake County may participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement with Wesco Distribution, Inc.
• This resolution authorizes and directs the County Purchasing agent to execute a contract with Wesco Distribution, Inc., Woodridge, Illinois, in the amount of $72,934 for the Variable Frequency Drive Replacement and installation Services.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, there is a need to replace six variable frequency drives that have reached the end of their operational life and secure installation services; and
WHEREAS, Public Works identified a cooperative purchasing contract with Wesco Distribution, Inc, Woodridge, Illinois, through Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement Contract No. 091422WES to procure equipment, products, or services; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article 33.115 Cooperative Joint Purchasing of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, Lake County may participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement for the procurement of goods and services in accordance with an agreement entered between the participants; and
WHEREAS, the current term of the Sourcewell contract expires on November 8, 2026.
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 attached contract with Wesco Distribution, Inc, Woodridge, Illinois, in the amount of $72,934 for the variable frequency drive (VFD) replacement and installation services.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on November 12, 2024.