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Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Construction Product Marketing, of Phoenix, Arizona in the amount of $241,600 for the Vernon Hills West Pump Station - Force Main Analysis Project.
Staff Summary
* The sewer infrastructure in the area of the Vernon Hills West Pump Station serves residences and businesses in the South-Central region of Lake County. The force mains at the Vernon Hills West Pump Station have been in continuous operation since construction; both have been in service from 30 to 50 years and need to be evaluated for potential areas of risk.
* This project will include a field investigation and evaluation of the two 16-inch force mains, approximately a total of 7,000 linear feet in length that deliver sewage from the Vernon Hills West Pump Station to the New Century Town Water Reclamation Facility in Vernon Hills.
* A Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued for purpose of selecting a short list of qualified firms to provide a presentation on their ability to perform an in-line analysis of the two force mains and the County received proposals for this work from three vendors.
* Following evaluation of the proposals and qualifications of the vendors, the County developed a short list of two vendors to receive an invitation to present their services. Based on the RFP review and interview presentations, Lake County selected Construction Product Marketing, Phoenix, Arizona as the most qualified vendor for Lake County.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the County of Lake (County) owns, operates and maintains sewer systems throughout the County including the Vernon Hills West Pump Station and associated force mains that serve residences and businesses in the South-Central region of Lake County; and
WHEREAS, this pump station has been in continuous service since 1972, and the associated force mains have been in continuous operation since construction and need to be evaluated for potential areas of risk; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Lake ...
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