Title
Resolution executing a professional services agreement with Appin Associates, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in the amount of $110,240 for engineering services related to the design of building automation for various facilities assessment projects in Lake County.
Staff Summary
· The County has the need for engineering services related to the design of building automation for various facility assessment projects.
· In accordance with the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, a Statement of Interest was issued for Building Automation and Control Networks (BACnet) for building automation consulting services.
· Responses were received on February 27, 2014 from two firms.
· Appin Associates, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, was determined to be the most qualified firm to provide professional engineering services related to the design of building automation for the various facility operations assessment projects.
· The contract authorizes a professional services agreement with Appin Associates, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, for engineering services related to the design of building automation for various facilities assessment projects in an amount not to exceed $110,240.
Body
WHEREAS, the County has a need for engineering services related to the design of building automation, for various Facility assessment projects; and
WHEREAS, a Statement of Interest for engineering services was issued; and responses were received from two firms and opened at the Central Permit Facility, Libertyville, Illinois on February 27, 2014; and
WHEREAS, responses were evaluated based on qualifications, project methodology and experience in projects of similar scope, complexity and size; and
WHEREAS, the selection committee determined that Appin Associates, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, was the most qualified firm to provide professional engineering services for this project; and
WHEREAS, an Agreement has been negotiated with Appin Associates, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, 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 the Agreement for Professional Services with Appin Associates, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in the amount not to exceed $110,240 for Engineering Services related to the Design of Building Automation for Various Facilities assessment projects charging the costs to account #101-1103285-71170.
DATED at WAUKEGAN, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, dated May 13, 2014.