Lake County Illinois - File #: 19-0208

• File #: 19-0208
• Version: 1
• Name: Joint resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Lake County Partners for a Business Engagement Program to expand upon the success of the business outreach program for Lake County Workforce Development in the amount not to exceed $80,72
• Type: resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 1/28/2019
• In control: Health and Community Services Committee
• Final action: 3/12/2019
• Title: Joint resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Lake County Partners for a Business Engagement Program to expand upon the success of the business outreach program for Lake County Workforce Development in the amount not to exceed $80,723.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/12/2019	1	Lake County Board	adopted	Pass
2/28/2019	1	Financial & Administrative Committee	recommended for adoption to the consent agenda	Pass
2/26/2019	1	Health and Community Services Committee	approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee	Pass

Title
Joint resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Lake County Partners for a Business Engagement Program to expand upon the success of the business outreach program for Lake County Workforce Development in the amount not to exceed $80,723.

Staff Summary
* Funds are budgeted and appropriated for the professional services agreement through Workforce Development grant funding.
* Lake County Workforce Development administers the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant and programs. Employers and businesses are key resources in understanding the needs of local businesses and developing talent through the WIOA-funded programs.
* Lake County Workforce Development desires to utilize Lake County Partners for a business engagement program to connect with a greater pool of industries and employers that will share information on programs, incentives, and trainings in the effort to connect businesses throughout Lake County that can then access talent to meet industry demands.
* Pursuant to Article 6, Section102 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, the Purchasing Agent consulted with an ad hoc review group that approved a bid exemption on the basis of an existing long standing, successful relationship.
* The contract authorizes a professional services agreement for a Business Engagement Program for the duration of one year with options of extending up to three additional one-year periods, for an initial term not to exceed cost of $80,723.

Body
RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Lake County Workforce Development desires to have Lake County Partner be awarded a contract to do a Business Engagement program; and

WHEREAS, Lake County Workforce Development has WIOA grant funds available for business engagement services; and

WHEREAS, Lake County Workforce Development desires to utilize Lake County Partners for a business engagement program to connect with a greater pool of industries and employers that will share information on programs, incent...