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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.
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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...
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