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Joint resolution authorizing a contract with the DLR Group of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois for Architectural, Engineering and Consulting services for the Phase 1 Expansion of the Robert W. Depke Juvenile Justice Complex in the amount of $1,022,452 and approves a line item transfer in the amount of $540,000.
Staff Summary
· In 2002 the Lake County Juvenile Justice Center Master Plan was completed and validated again in 2012 with the Justice Partners when it was reviewed by the Judicial Facilities Review Committee.
· The Judicial Facilities Review Committee recommended to implement and proceed with Phase 1 of the Master Plan, which is a proposed addition to the Robert W. Depke Juvenile Justice Complex. In November of 2012, the Lake County Board approved this recommendation.
· Lake County issued Statement of Interest #13268 that included the County’s desire to establish a relationship with an Architectural, Engineering and Consulting team for comprehensive design services for the Phase 1 expansion of the Robert W. Depke Juvenile Justice Complex.
· Notices were sent to 70 firms; responses were received from 10 firms.
· In accordance with Section 5-101 (3) of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance and the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, a Selection Committee evaluated all firms, then selected and interviewed three firms.
· DLR Group, Chicago, IL, was determined to be the most qualified and negotiations were conducted. It is in the best interest of the County to enter into a contract with DLR Group in the amount of $1,022,452.
· The scope of services include Architectural, Engineering and Consulting services required for completion of the Phase 1 expansion of the Robert W. Depke Juvenile Justice Complex, which includes program validation, design development, preparation of contract documents, bidding, construction administration, and all other ancillary design services as required.
· A line item transfer in the amount of $540,000 is requi...
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