Lake County Illinois - File #: 23-0585

• File #: 23-0585
• Version: 1
• Name: IL Route 59 at Grand Avenue: Phase III Consultant Agreement and Appropriation
• Type: resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/11/2023
• In control: Public Works and Transportation Committee
• Final action: 6/13/2023
• Title: Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Baxter & Woodman, Inc. of Crystal Lake, Illinois, for Phase III construction engineering services for improvements at the intersection of Illinois Route 59 at Grand Avenue, at a maximum cost of $994,401 and appropriating $1,195,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/13/2023	1	Lake County Board	adopted	Pass
6/1/2023	1	Financial & Administrative Committee	recommended for adoption to the consent agenda	Pass
5/31/2023	1	Public Works and Transportation Committee	approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee	Pass

Title
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Baxter & Woodman, Inc. of Crystal Lake, Illinois, for Phase III construction engineering services for improvements at the intersection of Illinois Route 59 at Grand Avenue, at a maximum cost of $994,401 and appropriating $1,195,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.

Staff Summary
* Baxter & Woodman, Inc. of Crystal Lake, Illinois, will be utilized to perform the Phase III construction engineering services for intersection improvements to Illinois Route 59 at Grand Avenue.
* 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 13 engineering firms, of which three firms were shortlisted and presented to a consultant selection committee.
* This project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program with construction starting in 2023, and is designated as Section 10-00279-01-CH.

Body
RESOLUTION

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 improve the intersection of Illinois Route 59 at Grand Avenue 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 County, by and through its Division of Transportation, has selected a professional engineering services firm in accordance with the Local Governmen...