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A Resolution Approving a Contract with Nardulli Construction Company, Inc. for the 26-4 Alley Improvements Project in an Amount not to Exceed $2,392,460 and Authorizing its Execution
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Introduction
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The Village received competitive bids for Project 26-4, Alley Improvements. The low responsible bid was submitted by Nardulli Construction Company, Inc. in an amount of $2,392,459.27 which is under the $2.86M budgeted amount. The project includes the replacement of five alley segments using local Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funds, three alley segments using federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, and four green alley segments. The green alleys are being partially funded by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Partnership Program.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Resolution.
Prior Board Action
The Board has taken the following prior actions:
• The Village Board approved an Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the Village of Oak Park and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for the Design, Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of the Green Alleys Project on September 19, 2025 (RES 25-244).
• The Village Board approved a Task Order for Professional Engineering Services with Edwin Hancock Engineering Co. for Design Engineering Services for the 2026 Alley Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $325,477 on July 1, 2025 (RES 25-225).
• The Village Board approved the submission of a Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Green Infrastructure Partnership Program Application for the 2026 Green Alleys Project on March 4, 2025 (RES 25-170).
Background
The Village received competitive bids for the Project 26-4, Alley Improvements. Ten contractors picked up bid documents, and six bids were received. The low responsible bid was submitted by Nardulli Construction Company, Inc. in an amount of $2,392,459.27.
The 2026 alley project includes rebuilding twelve alley segments throughout the Village. Three of the alley segments proposed to be replaced are being funded using $420,000 in CDBG funds since these alleys are in low to moderate-income census tracts. Additionally, four alley segments are being installed as green alleys. Green alleys feature permeable brick pavement that allows rainwater to drain into the soil rather than the village sewer system. The Village has a small area of sandy soils that allow for more cost-effective installations of permeable pavements since the water can readily infiltrate into the sand as compared to clay-based soils. The Village received funding from MWRD to install these green alleys to reduce the amount of stormwater being conveyed in the sewers and treated at the sewer treatment plants. The grant reimburses the Village 34.7% of the costs for these four green alleys.
A map showing the locations of the alleys being replaced as part of this contract is attached.
Work is planned to start in late spring/early summer and will be completed by late August.
Timing Considerations
Adoption of the Resolution at this time will allow for the contractor to complete construction in the desired timeframe. Construction of the project is scheduled to be completed by August of this year.
Financial Impact
The project is proposed to be funded using Capital Improvement Funds (CIP) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds. The low bid is under the $2.86M budgeted amount for this project.
There is $420,000 available for the $338,258 need for the construction of the three CDBG-funded alleys in the FY26 Budget in the CDBG account for VOP Public Works - Alleys account no. 2083-46201-101-583657.
The remaining $2,054,202 needed for this project is funded using CIP funds. The FY26 Budget includes $440,000 in the Capital Improvement Fund, Public Works - Engineering - Sustainability, Alley Improvements account no. 3095.43780.200.570964 for this project, and the FY26 Budget includes $2,000,000 in the Capital Improvement Fund, Public Works - Engineering, Alley Improvements account no. 3095-43780.101.570964 for the remaining $1,614,202 needed for this project.
The MWRD partnership program will reimburse the Village up to 34.7% of the final costs for construction of the green alleys based on the agreement. The green alleys are estimated to cost approximately $899,581 based on the low bid and the Village will receive approximately $312,154 in revenues from MWRD.
Operations Impact
There is no operating impact associated with this item. The item aligns with the department’s core service delivery.
DEI Impact
This project includes the replacement of three CDBG alley segments in census tracts with greater than 50% low to moderate-income residents. The portion of the project funded with MWRD funds has disadvantaged business participation requirements, including twenty percent (20%) Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE) and/or Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE) participation and three percent (3%) Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (VBE) requirements.
This project also includes the construction of four green alley segments, which will reduce the amount of storm water being conveyed in the sewers and treated at the sewer treatment plants, which improves the environment by reducing emissions associated with electricity and improves water quality by reducing combined sewer overflows.
Community Input
There has been no community input given in relation to this item.
Staff Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution, which will allow for construction of this project to move forward on its desired schedule.
Advantages:
• This contract will allow for the procurement of needed services.
Disadvantages:
• This action requires the expenditure of funds.
Alternatives
Alternative 1:
The Board can delay action to gain additional information.
Advantages:
• Board Members would be presented with additional information they requested.
Disadvantages:
• The timing of the eventual Board action will impact the desired implementation schedule.
Alternative 2:
The Board can vote down the item.
Advantages:
• This action can result in potential cost savings.
Disadvantages:
• Needed alley replacement work will not occur.
• The Village would not receive MWRD grant revenues.
• Misalignment with the climate action plan.
• The Village would not spend CDBG funds approved for this project.
Anticipated Future Actions
There are no anticipated future actions in relation to this item.
Prepared By: Bill McKenna, Village Engineer/Assistant Public Works Director
Reviewed By: Rob Sproule, Public Works Director
Approved By: Kevin J. Jackson, Village Manager
Attachment(s):
1. Resolution
2. Contract and Bond
3. Proposal
4. Bid Summary
5. Project Location Map