Title
Resolution authorizing an agreement with Appin Associates, Winnipeg, Canada for building automation system services for the Lake County Regional Operations and Communications (ROC) Facility, in the amount of $170,168.80.
Staff Summary
• As part of the Modified Fiscal Year 2021 Budget and in alignment with the Facilities Capital Improvement Plan, design of a new Consolidated 911, Emergency Management Agency (EMA), and Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB) Facility was authorized.
• Lake County FCS is seeking building automation system services for the ROC Facility.
• In accordance with the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, a firm may be selected directly by the County based on a prior satisfactory relationship; the recommended consultant is Appin Associates.
• This resolution authorizes the execution of an agreement with Appin Associates, Winnipeg, Canada, in an estimated amount of $170,168.80 including travel expenses.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, as part of the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Process and Facilities Capital Improvement Plan, funding for the design of a new Consolidated 911, Emergency Management Agency (EMA), and Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB) was authorized; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for building automation system services for the Lake County Regional Operations and Communications (ROC) Facility; and
WHEREAS, Lake County has selected Appin Associates, in accordance with the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/1 et. Seq.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by this Lake County Board, that the Purchasing Agent is authorized and directed to execute on behalf of Lake County, an agreement, and any amendments, between Appin Associates in the estimated amount of $170,168.80 for Architectural and Engineering Services.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois on October 11, 2022.