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Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Civiltech Engineering, Inc., Itasca, Illinois, to provide combined Phase I and Phase II professional engineering services for intersection improvements at Darrell Road and Roberts Road, at a maximum cost of $1,517,304.53, and appropriating $1,822,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds.
Staff Summary
* These services include evaluating potential intersection improvements at Darrell Road and Roberts Road, including non-motorized improvements.
* 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 (LCDOT) 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 selected firm has a satisfactory past relationship with the LCDOT.
* This project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program and designated as Section 26-00177-04-CH.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Darrell Road, County Highway 44, and Roberts Road, County Highway 35, are designated routes on the county highway system; and
WHEREAS, Lake County believes it would be beneficial to the safety and welfare of the traveling public if the intersection at Darrell Road and Roberts Road could be improved, inclusive of non-motorized improvements; and
WHEREAS, combined Phase I and Phase II professional engineering services are required for these improvements; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that a consultant engineering firm be employed to provide these professional engineering services; and
WHEREAS, Lake County, by and through its Division of Transportation, has selected a professional engineering services firm in accordance with the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/1 et. seq.; and
WHEREAS, Civiltech Engineering, Inc., ...
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