—Questions below answered on Monday September 12, 2016—

Q. There are seven various liability insurance components. For this type of professional services contract are they all necessary?

A. Any and all exceptions to insurance requirements should be noted as per the RFP and submitted with the list of submittals:

Proposers may take exception to certain requirements in this RFP.  All exceptions shall be clearly identified in this section and written explanation shall include the scope of the exceptions, the ramifications of the exceptions for the County and/or District and the descriptions of the advantages or disadvantages to the County and/or District as a result of the exception.  The County and/or District, at its sole discretion, may reject any exceptions or specifications within the proposal.

Q. Are all of the insurance requirements necessary for a professional services contract?

A. Any and all exceptions to insurance requirements should be noted as per the RFP and submitted with the list of submittals:

Proposers may take exception to certain requirements in this RFP.  All exceptions shall be clearly identified in this section and written explanation shall include the scope of the exceptions, the ramifications of the exceptions for the County and/or District and the descriptions of the advantages or disadvantages to the County and/or District as a result of the exception.  The County and/or District, at its sole discretion, may reject any exceptions or specifications within the proposal.

—Questions below answered on Tuesday September 13, 2016—

Q. Can a combined price for county and forest preserve lobbying be provided?

A. No, since each entity is paying for their respective advocate.  As well as Lake County and or Lake County Forest Preserve District reserve the right to make separate awards whichever is in the best interest of the County and the District. 

—Questions below answered on Thursday September 15, 2016—

Q. Are 3rd party (i.e. non-client) references appropriate?

A.  They are.  The County considers references to be an important factor in its decision to award a contract.  Proposers should supply references that will be available to speak with the County and/or District.  Three references should be provided that provided similar type of work completed in the past five years.