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Joint resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Greengard, Inc., Lincolnshire, Illinois, in the amount of $153,500 for engineering services for the Fox Lake Hills Water System Improvement Project.
Staff Summary
* The Fox Lake Hills Water System provides water service to citizens of unincorporated Lake Villa.
* This project includes the following engineering services: 1) modelling the water system under a single versus dual pressure zone system; 2) design of an elevated water tower or a ground storage reservoir capable of storing 250,000 gallons of water; 3) design of a booster station; 4) modifications to the existing Lincoln Well House to receive Lake Michigan Water from Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency (CLJAWA); 5) and all associated permits, easements, and surveying work.
* In accordance with the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, the recommended firm is Greengard, Inc., Lincolnshire, Illinois.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the County of Lake owns, operates and maintains the Fox Lake Hills Water System serving unincorporated areas of Lake Villa; and
WHEREAS, improvements and upgrades to the Fox Lake Hills Water System are necessary to serve the communities within the area; and
WHEREAS, due to the specialized nature of this project, the County requires design related services from an engineering firm qualified in this type of engineering; and
WHEREAS, Greengard, Inc. is qualified to provide the specialized design related services for this project in accordance with the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/1 et. Seq.; and
WHEREAS, an Agreement has been negotiated with Greengard, Inc. to provide the necessary engineering services; and
WHEREAS, execution of an Agreement for Professional Services must be authorized by resolution of this County Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this Coun...
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