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Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Donohue & Associates, Inc., Sheboygan, Wisconsin, in the amount of $130,750 for design engineering services related to the Vernon Hills Water System Electrical and Mechanical Upgrade Project.
Staff Summary
• The Vernon Hills Water System’s major facilities consist of four reservoirs, two elevated water towers, and two water delivery structures that are key components of the water distribution system that has been in continuous service for over 35 years.
• Major electrical and mechanical equipment at the facilities (motor control center, SCADA equipment, water flow control valves, and water level control sensors) require replacement and upgrades to ensure safe and continuous operation of this water system.
• Due to the nature of this project, the County requires services from an engineering firm qualified in this type of work and has procured services from Donohue & Associates, Inc., Sheboygan, Wisconsin, in accordance with the Purchasing Ordinance and the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the County of Lake owns, operates and maintains several water systems throughout the County including the Vernon Hills Water System; and
WHEREAS, the Vernon Hills Water System has been in continuous service for over 35 years and improvements and upgrades are necessary to the electrical and mechanical equipment; and
WHEREAS, due to the specialized nature of this project, the County requires services from an engineering firm qualified in this type of work; and
WHEREAS, Donohue & Associates, Inc. is qualified to provide the specialized services related to this project; and
WHEREAS, an agreement has been negotiated with Donohue & Associates, Inc. to provide the necessary design engineering services; and
WHEREAS, these services are in accordance with Lake County Purchasing Ordinance Article 5-101(3) and the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act (50 ILCS 510/1 et seq); 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 Donohue & Associates, Inc., Sheboygan, Wisconsin, in the amount of $130,750 for design engineering services associated with the Vernon Hills Water System Electrical and Mechanical Upgrade Project and charging the costs thereof to account number 610-4833098-71170-000-000-000-48310.
DATED at WAUKEGAN, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, on this 11th day of July, A.D., 2017.