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Joint resolution executing an agreement with Rezek, Henry, Meisenheimer and Gende (RHMG) in the amount of $65,505 for design engineering services for the FY 2011 Water Main Replacement Project.
Staff Summary
· Each year segments of older deteriorated water mains are designated for replacement which require engineering plans and specifications be prepared by a qualified engineering firm.
· The FY 2011 replacement project includes approximately 9,210 feet of pipeline replacement throughout Lake County water systems.
· Design work qualifications were received from three engineering firms.
· Based on staff evaluations, Rezek, Henry, Meisenheimer and Gende, Inc. (RHMG) of Libertyville, IL is the most qualified firm and a scope of services was negotiated for the project.
· Committee authorization is requested to execute an Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with RHMG in the amount of $65,505 for the design and drawing preparation of the FY 2011 Water Main Replacement Project charging the cost thereof to Account Numbers 610-4811598-71170-48310 and 610-4825198-71170-48310.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the County of Lake owns, operates and maintains water distribution systems serving the Village of Vernon Hills as well as the unincorporated areas of Wildwood and Fox Lake Hills; and
WHEREAS, certain portions of these distribution systems are in need of replacement due to frequent water main breaks, poor water quality or highway improvement projects; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department solicited and received proposals from three professional engineering firms; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department evaluated the proposals based on several criteria and determined that Rezek, Henry, Meisenheimer and Gende, Inc.(RHMG) was the most qualified firm to provide professional engineering services for this project; and
WHEREAS, Lake County has had a prior satisfactory relationship for professional services with RHMG;...
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