Lake County, IL
File #: 21-0290    Version: 1 Name: Illinois Route 120, Knight Avenue to Illinois Route 131: Phase III Consultant Agreement and Appropriation
Type: resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/11/2021 In control: Public Works, Planning & Transportation Committee
On agenda: Final action: 3/9/2021
Title: Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd., Rosemont, Illinois, for Phase III construction engineering services for improvements along Illinois Route 120, from Knight Avenue to Illinois Route 131, at a maximum cost of $186,525.07, and appropriating $225,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.
Attachments: 1. 21-0290 Consultant Agreement, CBBEL, 2. 21-0290 Vendor Disclosure, CBBEL, 3. 21-0290 Location Map - IL Rte 120
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Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd., Rosemont, Illinois, for Phase III construction engineering services for improvements along Illinois Route 120, from Knight Avenue to Illinois Route 131, at a maximum cost of $186,525.07, and appropriating $225,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.

Staff Summary
* 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 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 and evaluated Statements of Qualifications from 14 professional firms, of which three were short-listed and presented to a consultant selection committee.
* This project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program with construction planned to begin in 2021, and designated as Section 12-00999-31-WR.

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R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, the State of Illinois, acting by and through its Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), and Lake County believe it would be beneficial for the safety and welfare of the traveling public if Illinois Route 120, from Knight Avenue to Illinois Route 131, could be improved by resurfacing and widening, inclusive of non-motorized improvements; and

WHEREAS, Phase III construction engineering services are required for the widening and resurfacing of Illinois Route 120, from Knight Avenue to Illinois Route 131; and

WHEREAS, it is recommended that a consultant engineering firm be employed to provide these 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...

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