Lake County, IL
File #: 23-0892    Version: 1 Name: Rollins Road Improvements (Grand Ave to Washington Ave): Phase I Consultant Agreement and Appropriation
Type: resolution Status: Passed
File created: 6/13/2023 In control: Public Works and Transportation Committee
On agenda: Final action: 7/11/2023
Title: Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with V3 Companies, Woodridge, Illinois, for Phase I professional engineering services for improvements along Rollins Road, from Grand Avenue to Washington Avenue, at a maximum cost of $1,031,157 and appropriating $1,240,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.
Attachments: 1. 23-0892 Consultant Agreement, Rollins Road Improvements, 2. 23-0892 Vendor Disclosure, V3, 3. 23-0892 Location Map, Rollins Road Improvements
Title
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with V3 Companies, Woodridge, Illinois, for Phase I professional engineering services for improvements along Rollins Road, from Grand Avenue to Washington Avenue, at a maximum cost of $1,031,157 and appropriating $1,240,000 of 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.

Staff Summary
* V3 Companies, Woodridge, Illinois, will be utilized to complete a Phase I study for the potential improvements along Rollins Road from Grand Avenue to Washington Avenue, including the installation of a center turn lane, intersection improvements, and non-motorized improvements.
* Lake County selects professional engineering firms in accordance with the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/1 et. seq.
* The Lake County Division of Transportation's (LCDOT) Consultant Selection Process has been approved by the Federal Highway Administration and the Illinois Department of Transportation, and the firm selected for this project was selected in accordance with this approved process.
* LCDOT received and evaluated Statements of Interest and Qualifications from 15 professional firms, of which three were short-listed and presented to a consultant selection committee.
* This project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program and designated as Section 22-00116-09-WR.

Body
RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Rollins Road, County Highway 31, from Grand Avenue to Washington Avenue, is a designated route on the County highway system; and

WHEREAS, Lake County believes it would be beneficial to the safety and welfare of the traveling public if Rollins Road, from Grand Avenue to Washington Avenue, could be improved, inclusive of non-motorized improvements; and

WHEREAS, Phase I professional engineering services are required for these improvements; and

WHEREAS, it is recommended that a consultant engineering firm be employed to provide these Phase I professional engineering services; and

WHEREAS, Lake County, by and through i...

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