Submitted By
Bill McKenna, Village Engineer/Assistant Public Works Director
Reviewed By
Erin E. Baynes, Assistant to the Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Professional Services Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. for Permit Plan Review and Inspection Services in 2024 in an Amount Not to Exceed $135,000 and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
The Engineering Division is responsible for reviewing and inspecting permit work in the public right of way and utilizes consultant services for most of these permit services. Staff requests a renewal of the current agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering to provide these services up to the end of 2024 in an amount not to exceed $135,000. The current Agreement allows for two additional one-year renewal periods. This would be the first of the two potential annual renewals.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Background
The Village has worked with Christopher B. Burke Engineering (CBBEL) for the last year to provide permit plan review and inspection services for private permit work that impacts the public right of way. The Engineering Division requests a renewal of the current agreement with CBBEL to continue providing these services for the remainder of 2024 per the terms of the existing agreement. The existing agreement allows for up to two additional one-year renewals. This would be the first renewal.
CBBEL proposes to use the same staffing as currently provided. Provided staff includes more experienced staff, one of whom previously served as the Village Engineer for the Village of Oak Lawn, as well as less tenured staff. This combination of staffing allows for an efficient and cost-effective way of administering permit reviews and inspections. CBBEL provides these services on a part-time basis, typically amounting to the equivalent of 3 days per week. CBBEL staff works both remotely and in the Public Works building to provide these services.
Fiscal Impact
The Fiscal Year 2024 Budget includes $175,000 for consultant support for permit and inspection services in the General Fund, Public Works - Engineering, External Support account no. 1001-43700-101-530667 for this work.
DEI Impact
N/A
Alternatives
The Board can delay action to gain additional information.
Previous Board Action
On March 20, 2023, the Village Board approved a Professional Services Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. for Professional Engineering Services for Permit Plan Review and Inspection Services in an amount not to exceed $165,000.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
N/A
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
None at this time.
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
N/A