Title
Resolution authorizing a contract with FGM Architects to provide construction documents associated with the design of a new replacement heavy duty shop in the amount of $89,950 plus reimbursables not to exceed $3,000.
Staff Summary
· Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) has a need to expand the existing heavy duty shop to increase productivity, efficiency, and growing demand from partner communities.
· Expanding the heavy duty shop will provide better flow of vehicles, more vehicles being serviced, and improved productivity from existing staff.
· Funding for the architectural design service to expand the existing heavy duty shop was approved as part of the 2012 CCIP Operational Improvements request process.
· Lake County has a prior satisfactory relationship with FGM Architects, Inc. (formerly known as SRBL Architects) and these services are in accordance with Lake County Purchasing Ordinance Article 5-101(3) and the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act (50 ILCS 510/1 et seq).
· The County is proposing to expand the existing heavy duty shop by 2,550 square feet. The expanded shop will have a total of 6,300 square feet capacity with drive-through configuration.
Body
WHEREAS, The County is proposing to replace approximately 3,750 sq/ft and expand the heavy duty shop 2,550 sq/ft; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 5-101 (3) of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, staff has a prior satisfactory relationship with FGM Architects, Inc. (formerly known as SRBL Architects) and these services are in accordance with Lake County Purchasing Ordinance Article 5-101(3) and the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act (50 ILCS 510/1 et seq).
WHEREAS, FGM Architects submitted a proposal to design a new replacement Heavy Duty Shop; and
WHEREAS, FGM Architects, shall provide architectural design services, bidding, and, negotiations support as part of the submitted proposal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this Co...
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