Title
Resolution authorizing an agreement with EXP, Chicago, Illinois for Professional Engineering services for HVAC improvements at the Robert W. Depke Juvenile Complex and Fire Alarm System replacement at the Children’s Advocacy Center, in the amount of $98,850.
Staff Summary
• As part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget Process and Facilities Capital Improvement Plan, HVAC and Fire Alarm Replacement was authorized.
• Lake County FCS is seeking Professional Engineering Services for HVAC improvements at the Robert W. Depke Juvenile Complex and Fire Alarm System replacement at the Children’s Advocacy Center.
• In accordance with the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, a firm may be selected directly by the County based on a prior satisfactory relationship; the recommended consultant is EXP.
• This resolution authorizes the execution of an agreement with EXP, Chicago, Illinois, in an estimated amount of $98,850.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, there is a need for Professional Engineering Services for HVAC improvements at the Robert W. Depke Juvenile Complex and Fire Alarm System replacement at the Children’s Advocacy Center; and
WHEREAS, Lake County has selected EXP, in accordance with the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/1 et. Seq.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this Lake County Board, that the Purchasing Agent is authorized and directed to execute on behalf of Lake County, an agreement, between EXP in the amount of $98,850 for Professional Engineering services to support the design of the HVAC improvements at the Robert W. Depke Juvenile Complex and Fire Alarm System at the Children’s Advocacy Center.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on October 13, 2026.