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Joint resolution authorizing the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with The Lakota Group, Chicago, IL for consulting and design services for the development of Sustainable Building and Development Standards for Lake County.
Staff Summary
· Lake County has been awarded American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG) Guidelines/Requirements funds for this project.
· There is a need for consulting and design services for the development of Sustainable Building and Development Standards for Lake County.
· Request for Proposals were extended to (30) thirty proposers and (10) ten proposals were received.
· An evaluation committee with representation from the Planning, Building and Development Department and Finance and Administrative Services division reviewed, evaluated and ranked all proposals.
· The evaluation committee determined that the proposal submitted by The Lakota Group, Chicago, IL in the amount of $94,940 is the most favorable proposal.
· The cost will be charged to account number 101-1103910-71150-000-000-000-00000.
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WHEREAS, Lake County has been awarded American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG) Guidelines/Requirements funds for this project; and
WHEREAS, There is a need for consulting and design services for the development of Sustainable Building and Development Standards for Lake County; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 5-102 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, proposals were called for by publication for consulting and design services for the development of Sustainable Building and Development Standards for Lake County; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to said publication, Request for Proposals were extended to thirty (30) proposers and sealed proposals were received and opened on February 25, 2010 at 2:00 p.m., in the County Building, Waukegan from ten (10) proposers; and
WHEREAS, an evaluation commi...
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