Title
Resolution authorizing the Purchasing Agent to enter into an agreement with Grumman/Butkus Associates, Evanston Il for Energy audit and Retro-commissioning Consulting Services for Lake County in an amount not to exceed $154,700.00 plus expenses not to exceed $4,700.00
Staff Summary
Energy audit and Retro-commissioning Consulting Services
• There is a need to conduct an audit of energy usage of all Lake County facilities to establish a baseline of energy consumption in order to identify the energy systems and practices that offer the best opportunity for return on investment in energy cost savings.
• Requests for Statements of Interest and Qualifications were extended to fourteen (14) firms.
• Statements of Interest and Qualifications were received from ten (10) firms
• All firm’s Statements of Interest and Qualifications were evaluated on experience in benchmarking energy consumption and energy measurements, energy audits funding sources, experience in re-commissioning buildings, training, professional qualifications, management practices and ranked each firm in order of qualifications and preference.
• Contract negotiations were conducted with Grumman/Butkus Associates, the firm determined to be most qualified.
• The total amount of this contract is $154,700.00 plus expenses not to exceed $4,700.00
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WHEREAS, there is a need to conduct an audit of energy usage of all Lake County facilities to establish a baseline of energy consumption in order to identify the energy systems and practices that offer the best opportunity for return on investment; and
WHEREAS in accordance with Section 5-101(3) of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance and the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act (50 ILCS 510/1 et seq.), a Request for Statement of Interest and Qualifications was called for by publication for firms to assist Lake County in achieving energy efficiency for county-owned and operated facilities; and
WHEREAS, Statements of Interest and Qualifications were extended to fourteen (14) firms; and
WHEREAS, Statements of Interest and Qualifications were received from ten (10) firms on Thursday, May 16, 2008, at 2:00 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, all firm’s Statements of Interest and Qualifications were evaluated on experience in benchmarking energy consumption and energy measurements, energy audits funding sources, experience in re-commissioning buildings, training, professional qualifications and management practices and ranked each firm in order of qualifications and preference; and
WHEREAS, contract negotiations were conducted with Grumman/Butkas Associates, the firm determined to be most qualified; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County,
Illinois, that the Purchasing Agent is hereby directed to enter into an agreement with Grumman/Butkus Associates, Evanston Il for Energy audit and Retro-commissioning Consulting Services for Lake County in an amount not to exceed $154,700.00 plus expenses not to exceed $4,700.00, charging account 101-1102040-79940-000-000-000-00000 and requests its adoption.
DATED, at WAUKEGAN, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, on this 12th day of
August, A.D., 2008.