Title
Resolution authorizing a contract for professional auditing services for Lake County for a one year period with Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, Madison, WI in the amount of $214,600.
Staff Summary
· Finance and Administrative Services has a bid exemption requirement for professional audit services for Lake County.
· Finance and Administrative Services has used Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP for professional auditing services since December, 2004.
· In accordance with Article 6, Section 102 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, the Purchasing Agent convened an ad hoc review group that approved bid exemption on the basis of a long standing, successful relationship for professional services, and determined that the knowledge gained through this relationship adds value integral to the services provided.
· This contract price will remain the same as the previous year at $214,600, including $8,200 for ETSB for a one year period.
Body
WHEREAS, Finance and Administrative Services has a bid exemption requirement for professional auditing services; and
WHEREAS, Finance and Administrative Services has used Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, for professional auditing services since December 2004; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article 6, Section 102 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, the Purchasing Agent convened an ad hoc review group that approved bid exemption on the basis of there is a long standing, successful relationship for professional services, and determined that the knowledge gained through this relationship adds value integral to the services provided.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Purchasing Agent is authorized to enter into a one year contract for professional auditing services for Lake County for a one year period with Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, Madison, WI in the amount of $214,600 charged as follows $167,776 to account #101-1000010-71110, $38,624 to account #610-4887799...
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