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Joint resolution ratifying a contract with Ben Watts Marina, Fox Lake, Illinois, for the purchase of two boat motors, the derigging of the old motors, controls, gages and wiring, and the rigging of new motor controls, steering system, gauges, and wiring for the Lake County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit in the amount of $57,169.08.
Staff Summary
* The Lake County Sheriff's Office has five patrol boats, two of these boats have dual motors that are no longer serviceable due to the manufacturer filing bankruptcy. The motors are beyond end of life and have been in service for over 10 years.
* Due to serious supply chain issues and high demand for boat motor engines, the lead time to procure motors is more than six months. Ben Watts Marina was able to procure two replacement engines on behalf of the Lake County Sheriff's Office with a lead time for delivery of one week.
* This procurement is slightly higher than the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 budgeted amount previously approved by the County Board during the FY 2023 budget process.
* In accordance with Section 33.067 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, emergency procurements are made when a threat exists to public health, welfare, or safety, or to prevent or minimize serious disruption of government services.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Lake County Sheriff's Office has five patrol boats, two of these boats have dual motors that are no longer serviceable due to the manufacturer filing bankruptcy. The motors are beyond end of life and have been in service for over 10 years; and
WHEREAS, supply chain issues and high demand for boat motor engines have created the lead time to procure motors in excess six months. Ben Watts Marina was able to procure two replacement engines on behalf of the Lake County Sheriff's Office with a lead time for delivery of one week; and
WHEREAS, this procurement is slightly higher than the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 budgeted amount previously approved by the County Board during the FY ...
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