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Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Donohue and Associates, Inc., Sheboygan, Wisconsin, in the amount of $179,700 for construction engineering services related to the Vernon Hills Water System Electrical and Mechanical Upgrade Project.
Staff Summary
• The Vernon Hills Water System 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 eight facilities such as motor control centers, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) equipment, water flow control valves, and water level control sensors will be replaced and upgraded to ensure safe and continuous operation of this water system.
• The County Board approved an initial contract with Donahue and Associates, Inc. in July 2017 for design engineering services related to the Vernon Hills Water System Electrical and Mechanical Upgrade Project. This was solicited through the fully competitive statement of interest process.
• In accordance with the Purchasing Ordinance and the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, Donahue and Associates, Inc. has been selected based on a past successful relationship to continue this phase of the project.
• This resolution authorizes the County Purchasing agent to execute an Agreement for Engineering Services with Donohue and Associates, Inc. in the budgeted amount of $179,700 for this work.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the County of Lake (County) owns, operates and maintains water systems throughout the County including the Vernon Hills Water System in the South Central operational area; and
WHEREAS, the Vernon Hills water system serves residents of the Village of Vernon Hills and surrounding areas, serving a total population of more than 25,000 people; 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 and Associates, Inc. is qualified to provide the specialized services related to this project; and
WHEREAS, an Agreement has been negotiated with Donohue and Associates, Inc. to provide the necessary construction 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 and Associates, Inc., Sheboygan, Wisconsin, in the amount of $179,700 for construction engineering services associated with the Vernon Hills Water System Electrical and Mechanical Upgrade Project and charging the costs thereof to account number 610-4833098-85010-000-000-000-48310.
DATED at WAUKEGAN, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, on this 11th day of June, A.D., 2019.