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Joint resolution executing an agreement with RHMG Engineers, Inc., Libertyville, Illinois, in the amount of $86,781 for design engineering services for the fiscal year (FY) 2015 Water Main Replacement Project.
Staff Summary
· Each year segments of older deteriorated water mains are designated for replacement which requires engineering plans and specifications be prepared by a qualified engineering firm.
· The FY 2015 replacement project includes approximately 6,900 feet of pipeline replacement throughout Lake County water systems.
· In accordance with the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, a Statement of Interest was issued and responses were received from 29 firms.
· Based on staff evaluations, RHMG Engineers, Inc. of Libertyville, Illinois, is the most qualified firm and a scope of services was negotiated for the project.
· Committee authorization and County Board approval is requested to execute an agreement for professional engineering services with RHMG Engineers, Inc., Libertyville, Illinois, in the amount of $86,781.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the County of Lake owns, operates and maintains twelve water distribution systems including Fox Lake Hills, Highland Lake, Pekara, and Vernon Hills; and
WHEREAS, certain portions of these distribution systems are in need of replacement due to frequent water main breaks, poor water quality or highway improvement projects; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, a Statement of Interest was issued and responses were received from 29 firms; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department evaluated the statement of qualifications based on several criteria and determined that RHMG Engineers, Inc., Libertyville, Illinois, was the most qualified firm to provide professional engineering services for this project; and
WHEREAS, Lake County has had a prior satisfactory relationship for professional services with RHMG Engineers, Inc., Libertyville, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, an agreement has been negotiated with RHMG Engineers, Inc., Libertyville, Illinois, to provide the necessary engineering services; 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 RHMG Engineers, Inc., Libertyville, Illinois, in the amount of $86,781 for engineering services associated with the County's FY 2015 Water Main Replacement Project and charging the costs thereof to various account numbers.
DATED at WAUKEGAN, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, on this 13th day of May, A.D., 2014.