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Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with STV Incorporated, Chicago, Illinois, for Phase III construction engineering services for improvements at the intersection of Darrell Road at Fisher Road and Dowell Road, at a maximum cost of $1,141,725 and appropriating $1,370,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.
Staff Summary
* STV Incorporated, Chicago, Illinois, will be utilized to perform the Phase III construction engineering services for intersection improvements at the intersection of Darrell Road at Fisher Road and Dowell Road.
* Lake County selects professional engineering firms in accordance with the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/1 et. seq.
* The Lake County Division of Transportation's Consultant Selection Process has been approved by the Federal Highway Administration and the Illinois Department of Transportation, and the firm selected for this project was selected in accordance with this approved process.
* The Lake County Division of Transportation received Statements of Interest and Qualifications from 14 engineering firms, of which three firms were shortlisted and presented to a consultant selection committee.
* This project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program with construction starting in 2024, and designated as Section 13-00107-09-RD.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Darrell Road, County Highway 44, is a designated route on the County highway system; and
WHEREAS, Lake County believes it would be beneficial for the safety and welfare of the traveling public to improve the intersection of Darrell Road at Fisher Road and Dowell Road, inclusive of roundabouts and non-motorized improvements; and
WHEREAS, Phase III construction engineering services are required for these improvements; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that a consultant engineering firm be employed to provide these Phase III construction engineering services; and
WHEREAS, Lake County, by and through its Division of Trans...
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