Title
Resolution authorizing a contract with 720 Worldwide, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois, (720 Worldwide, Inc.) for system programming and computer operation services in an estimated amount of $475,776.
Staff Summary
• The current contract for services for system programming and computer operations is expiring and there was a need to continue the services for the Information Technology (IT) Department.
• A Request for Proposal (RFP) was extended to 32 vendors, sealed proposals were received from three vendors.
• Based on the criteria set forth in the RFP, an evaluation committee, comprised of Finance and Administrative Services and IT Departments, selected 720 Worldwide, Inc., as the most favorable proposal.
• This contract authorizes a professional services agreement in the estimated amount of $475,776, based on the agreed upon hourly rates.
• Funding for this professional services agreement was included in the fiscal year 2018 Budget and will be managed by the IT Department.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 5-102 of the Lake County Purchasing
Ordinance, proposals were called for by publication for Services for System Programming and Computer Operations; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to said publication, requests for proposals were extended to 32 vendors; and
WHEREAS, sealed proposals were received from three vendors and opened in the County Building, Waukegan, Illinois, on April 19, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, an evaluation committee comprised of representatives from Finance and Administrative Services and Information Technology selected 720 Worldwide, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, as the most favorable proposal for Lake County; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Purchasing Agent is authorized to enter into a professional services agreement for Services for System Programming and Computer Operations in the estimated amount of $475,776, based upon the agreed upon hourly rates, charged to account number 101-1300020-79940.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, May 8, 2018.