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Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Robison Guarnery Inc of Gurnee, Illinois for Owner's Representative services for Phase 4 of Lake County's Criminal Courts Expansion projects in the amount of $566,700.
Staff Summary
· On April 10, 2012, the Lake County Board approved a contract with Robison Guarnery Inc. for Owner's Representative services for the Phase 3 Justice Agency Master Plan Implementation and Project Development Study .
· Lake County desires to enter into a contract for Owner's Representative services for the Phase 4 projects with a scope of services to include: project representation, design project management, procurement of constructor and other project consultants, team building and consensus, messaging and presentations, budget management, coordination with the City of Waukegan, consultant management, procurement of construction packages, construction project management, transition management, Long Term CCIP presentations and all other representative services ancillary to completing these projects.
· The team of Robison and Guarnery has been determined to be uniquely qualified to deliver these services based on previous experience providing both project management and architectural services on Lake County Justice Agency projects since the early 1990's. Some examples of this experience include the Law Library Plaza Deck Expansion, the Pedestrian and Prisoner Walkway, First Floor Remodeling of the Main Courthouse, Branch Courts in Round Lake Beach and Park City, the Probation Department Remodeling and the Public Defender's Office Remodeling.
· Lake County has a prior satisfactory relationship with Robison Guarnery Inc. and these services are in accordance with the Purchasing Ordinance and the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act.
· This resolution authorizes a two year contract with Robison Guarnery Inc. for owner representative services in the amount of $566,700 with the option of three additional one year renewals in the amount of $271,800 annually.
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WHEREAS, In October of 2012, the Phase 3 Justice Agency Master Plan Implementation and Project Delivery Study was completed and it recommended that Lake County proceed with the design and construction of the Criminal Courts Expansion projects; and
WHEREAS, Phase 4 of Lake County's Criminal Courts Expansion work includes the design and construction of a new nine story Criminal Courts Tower, comprehensive remodeling of the Babcox Courts, comprehensive remodeling of the Jail Intake, Booking and Kitchen areas and a new connecting tunnel under Washington Street between the proposed Criminal Courts Tower and the existing Main Courthouse.
WHEREAS, the team of Robison and Guarnery has been determined to be uniquely qualified to deliver Owner's Representative services based on previous experience providing both project management and Architectural services on Lake County Justice Agency projects since the early 1990's. Some examples of this experience includes the Law Library Plaza Deck Expansion, the Pedestrian and Prisoner Walkway, First Floor Remodeling of the Main Courthouse, Branch Courts in Round Lake Beach and Park City, the Probation Department Remodeling and the Public Defender's Office Remodeling; and
WHEREAS, Lake County has a prior satisfactory relationship with Robison Guarnery Inc.; 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, negotiations were conducted and it was determined to be in the best interest of the County to enter into a contract with Robison Guarnery Inc. of Gurnee, Illinois at a reasonable compensation for the services rendered; and
WHEREAS, the contract provides for a two year agreement, with the option of three additional one year renewals that are subject to annual budgetary appropriations; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Purchasing Agent is hereby directed to enter into a contract with Robison Guarnery Inc. of Gurnee, Illinois for Owner's Representative services for Lake County's Criminal Courts Expansion projects in the amount of $566,700.00 charging accounts 101-1103920-71150.
DATED, at Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, on November 20, 2012.