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Joint resolution ratifying an emergency procurement with Lodox North America LLC, Painesville, Ohio in an amount of $518,900 for Forensic specific eXero-dr Critical Imaging System, A full body X-Ray System for rapid assessment forensic pathology.
Staff Summary
• Lake County received funding from the United States Government pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) in the amount of approximately $122,000,000.
• Lake County Coroner Office is requesting an emergency procurement of the Lodox eXero-dr for the health and safety of the employees.
• This forensic equipment is specialized and there are no other specific options available.
• This equipment will give the Coroner’s Office images that their pathologists can use for evaluation, without the COVID-19 exposure.
• The total cost for the equipment and installation is $518,900.
• The Coroner’s Office will budget an estimated amount of $15,500 annually for ongoing service and maintenance beginning in Fiscal Year 2021.
• Pursuant to the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance Article 6, Section 103, emergency procurements are made when there exists a threat to public health, welfare, or safety, or to prevent or minimize serious disruption of governmental services.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Lake County received funding from the United States Government pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) in the amount of approximately $122,000,000; and
WHEREAS, Lake County Coroner Office is requesting an emergency procurement of the Lodox eXero-dr for the health and safety of the employees; and
WHEREAS, this forensic equipment is specialized and there are no other specific options available; and
WHEREAS, this equipment will give the Coroner’s Office images that their pathologists can use for evaluation, without the COVID-19 exposure; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 6-103 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, emergency procurement is needed for this system, as Lake County government needs to provide a place for board members, staff, and the public to meet to conduct county businesses, while still maintaining social distancing; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article 6, Section 103 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, an agreement with Lodox NA LLC, Painesville, OH in an amount not to exceed $518,900 was executed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Emergency Procurement authorized by the County Board Chair, in an amount not to exceed $518,900 with Lodox NA LLC, Painesville, OH.
DATED at Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois on August 11, 2020.