Lake County, IL
File #: 24-0988    Version: 1 Name: Winchester at IL 83 Phase III Consultant Agreement and Appropriation
Type: resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/26/2024 In control: Public Works and Transportation Committee
On agenda: Final action: 8/13/2024
Title: Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with SEECO Consultants Inc., Tinley Park, Illinois, for Phase III professional geotechnical engineering services for intersection improvements to the intersection of Winchester Road and Illinois Route 83, at a maximum cost of $42,965 and appropriating $52,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.
Attachments: 1. 24-0988 Consultant Agreement, Winchester at IL 83 Phase III, 2. 24-0988 Vendor Disclosure, SEECO, 3. 24-0988 Location Map, Winchester Road at IL83 Intersection Improvement
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Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with SEECO Consultants Inc., Tinley Park, Illinois, for Phase III professional geotechnical engineering services for intersection improvements to the intersection of Winchester Road and Illinois Route 83, at a maximum cost of $42,965 and appropriating $52,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.

Staff Summary
* SEECO Consultants Inc., Tinley Park, Illinois, will be utilized to perform Phase III professional geotechnical engineering services.
* Geotechnical ground improvements are required to stabilize the reconstructed roadway and box culvert replacement.
* SEECO, who specializes in this work, will oversee the ground improvements as supplemental support services to the County's resident engineer.
* Lake County selects professional engineering firms in accordance with the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/1 et. seq. and the selected firm has a satisfactory past relationship with the Lake County Division of Transportation.
* This project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program and designated as Section 16-00170-13-CH.

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RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Winchester Road, County Highway 69, is a designated route on the County highway system; and

WHEREAS, Lake County believes it would be beneficial for the safety and welfare of the traveling public to improve the intersection of Winchester Road and Illinois Route 83, inclusive of new traffic signals and turn lanes; and

WHEREAS, Phase III professional geotechnical engineering services are required for these improvements; and

WHEREAS, it is recommended that a consultant engineering firm be employed to provide these Phase III professional geotechnical 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 Government Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/1 et. seq.; and

WHEREAS, SEECO Consul...

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