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Joint resolution executing an agreement with RHMG, Inc. in the amount of $73,395 for design engineering services for the FY 2013 Water Main Replacement Project.
Staff Summary
· Each year segments of older deteriorated water mains are designated for replacement, which requires engineering plans and specifications be prepared by a qualified engineering firm.
· The FY 2013 replacement project includes approximately 5,600 feet of pipeline replacement throughout Lake County water systems.
· The County performed a quality based selection process evaluating several firms for this design project.
· Based on staff evaluations, RHMG, Inc. of Libertyville, IL was determined to be the most qualified firm and a scope of services was negotiated for the project.
· This resolution authorizes execution of the agreement with RHMG in the amount of $73,395.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the County of Lake owns, operates and maintains water distribution systems serving unincorporated areas of Wildwood, and Countryside Manor, and
WHEREAS, certain portions of these distribution systems are in need of replacement due to frequent water main breaks, poor water quality or highway improvement projects; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department performed a Quality Based Selection process and evaluated proposals from several professional engineering firms; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department evaluated the proposals based on several criteria and determined that Rezek, Henry, Meisenheimer and Gende, Inc.(RHMG) was the most qualified firm to provide professional engineering services for this project; and
WHEREAS, Lake County has had a prior satisfactory relationship for professional services with RHMG; and
WHEREAS, an Agreement has been negotiated with RHMG to provide the necessary engineering services; and
WHEREAS, execution of an Agreement for Professional Services must be authorized by Resolution of this County Board.
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