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Joint resolution authorizing a contract with DLR Group of Chicago, Illinois, for architectural, engineering and consulting services for the Phase II Renovation of the Robert W. Depke Juvenile Justice Center in the amount of $309,092.
Staff Summary
* In 2002 the Lake County Juvenile Justice Center Master Plan was completed and revalidated in 2012 with the Justice Partners, including a review by the Judicial Facilities Review Committee.
* The Master Plan outlined a sequenced plan for phased implementation of all the recommended improvements to the Robert W. Depke Juvenile Justice Center.
* The County Board approved the award of Phase I design services to DLR Group of Chicago, Illinois, at their meeting on January 14, 2014.
* DLR Group of Chicago, Illinois, has completed Phase I design services in addition to preliminary programming and schematic design studies for Phase II of the renovation plan.
* Phase II will comprehensively remodel the existing courtrooms and office areas to accommodate adapted office space for the various justice agencies including Probation, Juvenile Administration, Detention and Facility Operations.
* There is a need to complete design services for Phase II including design development and cost estimating services necessary to develop a realistic project budget to be applied towards a future capital funding request.
* More comprehensive design services including: construction documentation, bid and permitting, and construction administration services have been pre-negotiated and included within DLR Group's proposal should this future request be approved by the Lake County Board.
* In accordance with the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, the selected and recommended firm is DLR Group of Chicago, Illinois.
* This resolution authorizes the execution of the agreement with DLR Group of Chicago, Illinois, in the amount of $309,092.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The County is proposing to proceed with t...
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