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Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. of Rosemont, Illinois, for Phase III construction engineering services for improvements to Arlington Heights Road, from Lake Cook Road to Illinois Route 83, at a maximum cost of $2,086,056 and appropriating $2,504,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds.
Staff Summary
* Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. of Rosemont, Illinois, will be utilized to perform the Phase III construction engineering services for improvements to Arlington Heights Road, from Lake Cook Road to Illinois Route 83, inclusive of 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 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 Statements of Interest and Qualifications from 18 qualified, professional engineering firms.
* This project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program with construction planned to begin in 2024 and designated as Section 17-00193-08-PV.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Arlington Heights Road, County Highway 79, is a designated route on the County highway system; and
WHEREAS, to ensure the free flow of traffic and the safety and welfare of the traveling public, Lake County believes it would be beneficial to make improvements to Arlington Heights Road, from Lake Cook Road to Illinois Route 83, inclusive of non-motorized improvements; and
WHEREAS, Phase III construction engineering services are required for these improvements; and
WHEREAS, it is advisable that a consultant engineering firm be employed to provide these Phase III construction engineering services; and
WHEREAS, Lake...
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