Title
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Prescient Development, Inc. of Schaumburg, Illinois, for the emergency procurement of information technology services for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) in the amount of $268,500.
Staff Summary
• Due to staff departures, there is a need to contract for technology services for the LCSO to maintain critical operations.
• The LCSO requested assistance from the Purchasing Division, Department of Information Technology and County Administrator’s Office to identify a responsible vendor who could provide emergency services for a period of six months to minimize serious disruption of government services.
• The LCSO and Purchasing Division evaluated firms providing similar services in the regional area and identified Prescient Development, Inc. of Schaumburg, Illinois, as a responsible vendor to provide staff augmentation for information technology services for the LCSO.
• Pursuant to the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, emergency procurements are made when a threat exists to public health, welfare, or safety, or to prevent or minimize serious disruption of government services.
• Pursuant to Article 6, Section 103, the LCSO submitted a written determination of the basis for the emergency and the certification that the selection of the vendor is appropriate.
• This contract authorizes the purchase of information technology services for the LCSO with Prescient Development, Inc. of Schaumburg, Illinois, for a six month period in the amount of $268,500.
• The Sheriff’s Office will work with purchasing to develop a RFP and will use the professional selection process to obtain technology services for the future.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 6-103 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, emergency procurement has been identified for information technology services for the LCSO; and
WHEREAS, there was a need to seek staff augmentation for information technology services for the LCSO due to staff departures and increased workload to address key pending projects; and
WHEREAS, the LCSO requested assistance from the Purchasing Division, Department of Information Technology and County Administrator’s Office to identify a responsible vendor who could provide emergency services for a period of six months to minimize serious disruption of government services; and
WHEREAS, the LCSO and Purchasing Division evaluated firms providing similar services in the regional area and identified Prescient Development, Inc. of Schaumburg, Illinois, as a responsible vendor to staff augmentation for information technology services for the LCSO; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 6, Section 103, the LCSO submitted a written determination of the basis for the emergency and the certification that the selection of the vendor is appropriate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Purchasing Agent is authorized to enter into a contract with Prescient Development Inc. of Schaumburg, Illinois, for the emergency procurement of information technology services for the LCSO in the amount of $268,500 charging the costs to account number 101-301110-79940.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Lake County Board that line item transfers in the amounts listed below are authorized:
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Transfer From Account Number: |
Dollar Amount to Transfer |
Transfer To Account Number: |
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101-301110-51110 Salary |
$147,983.00 |
101-301110-79940 |
|
101-301110-74080 H/L/D |
$37,411.00 |
101-301110-79940 |
|
101-301110-74100 FICA |
$11,321.00 |
101-301110-79940 |
|
101-3001110-74110 IMRF |
$15,568.00 |
101-301110-79940 |
|
101-3001110-61060 Clothing & Uniforms |
$21,217.00 |
101-301110-79940 |
|
101-3001110-72210 Vehicle Maintenance |
$12,000.00 |
101-301110-79940 |
|
101-3004110-71500 Trips & Training |
$15,000.00 |
101-301110-79940 |
|
101-3004110-85040 Replacements |
$8,000.00 |
101-301110-79940 |
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on June 14, 2016.