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Resolution authorizing an agreement with Cotter Consulting, Chicago, Illinois, to provide Project Management Services for the construction of the new Regional Operations & Communications facility in an amount of $580,000.
Staff Summary
* As part of the Modified Fiscal Year (FY) 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 issued Statement of Interest number 22123 which described the need for professional project management services for the Regional Operations and Communications (ROC) facility.
* Solicitations were sent to 42 firms, and responses were received from five.
* In accordance with the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, a selection Committee evaluated and interviewed the four top ranked firms, and Cotter Consulting, Chicago, Illinois, was determined to be the most qualified firm and negotiations were conducted.
* To fulfill the Board's priorities and direction, County Administration recommends the County enter into a contract with Cotter Consulting in the amount of $580,000.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the County desires to contract for professional project management services for the Regional Operations & Communications (ROC) facility in Libertyville, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Cotter Consulting will provide professional project management services for the ROC facility; and
WHEREAS, this award continues the design efforts and strategic prioritization identified by the Lake County Board; and
WHEREAS, the Lake County Purchasing received and evaluated Statements of Interests from five professional firms of which four were short-listed; and
WHEREAS, Lake County, has selected Cotter Consulting, 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 ...
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