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Joint resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement for consulting engineering services between Lake County and MACTEC Engineering and Consulting Inc., Chicago, Illinois, for the provision of Phase I preliminary engineering services for the replacement of the deck beams of the bridge carrying southbound Arlington Heights Road over Buffalo Creek at a maximum cost of services described of $34,837. An appropriation of $45,000 of County Bridge Tax funds is made for these engineering services designated as Section 10-00193-07-BR.
Staff Summary
· Arlington Heights Road Southbound over Buffalo Creek, Bridge Deck Beam Replacements: Consultant Agreement and Appropriation.
· The bridge deck beams of the bridge for southbound traffic need to be replaced and consulting engineering services will be utilized to design the replacement of the beams.
· The selected and recommended consultant is MACTEC Engineering and Consulting Inc., Chicago, IL at a cost of services of $34,837.
· The appropriation is $45,000 of County Bridge Tax funds for this improvement designated as Section 10-00193-07-BR.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Arlington Heights Road (County Highway 79) is a designated route on the county highway system; and
WHEREAS, it would be beneficial for the safety and welfare of the motoring public if the bridge deck beams of the bridge carrying southbound Arlington Heights Road over Buffalo Creek could be replaced; and
WHEREAS, it is advisable that a consultant engineering firm be employed to provide said Phase I engineering services (Preliminary Engineering); 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, MACTEC, Chicago, Illinois, are consulting engineers skilled in the provision of said Phase I engineering services (Preliminary Engineering).
NOW, THE...
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