Submitted By
Bill McKenna, Village Engineer/Assistant Public Works Director
Reviewed By
Erin E. Baynes, Assistant to the Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
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A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with Ray King Studio, Ltd. for the Flame Beacon Art Installation, in an Amount Not to Exceed $154,250 and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
As directed by the Village Board at the June 11th, 2024 meeting, staff negotiated an agreement with Ray King for the Flame Beacon illuminated vertical sculpture for the South Boulevard and Oak Park Avenue intersection as part of the proposed Oak Park Avenue Streetscape project. The cost to fabricate and install the sculpture is $154,250. The additional amount reflects costs for contract bonds and in-ground lights to illuminate the sculpture.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Background
As directed by the Village Board at their June 11th meeting, staff negotiated an agreement with Ray King for the Flame Beacon illuminated vertical sculpture for the South Boulevard and Oak Park Avenue intersection as part of the proposed Oak Park Avenue Streetscape project. The original cost estimate for the sculpture was $150,000. During negotiations, staff requested to add three (3) in-ground lights to up-light the sculpture at night for a more dramatic nighttime experience. These lights and the costs for providing a contact bond increased the cost of the sculpture from the original $150,000 estimate to $154,250.
Pending approval of the agreement, Ray King will start the sculpture's design this summer with fabrication starting in late fall. The design will include decorative patterns for the sidewalk pavers at the sculpture's base. Installation of the sculpture is planned for the fall of 2025 during the streetscape project.
The Flame Beacon sculpture is approximately 16 feet tall and made of stainless steel and dichroic laminated safety glass. The dichroic glas...
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