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 J. Graham, LLC. for the Viaduct Art Installation, in an Amount Not to Exceed $235,000 and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
As directed by the Village Board at the June 11, 2024 meeting, staff negotiated an agreement with Graham Carraway of J. Graham, LLC. for the fabrication, installation, and purchase of an art installation under the viaduct on Oak Park Avenue as part of the proposed Oak Park Avenue Streetscape project. The cost to fabricate and install the art is $235,000. The additional expense reflects costs for aluminum panels to wrap the corners of the viaduct along North and South Boulevard.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Background
As directed by the Village Board at their June 11, 2024 meeting, staff negotiated an agreement with J. Graham, LLC. for the fabrication, installation, and purchasing of an art installation under the viaduct on Oak Park Avenue as part of the proposed Oak Park Avenue Streetscape project. The original cost estimate for the installation was $200,000. During negotiations, staff requested to use an aluminum panel system to wrap the mural around the corners of the viaduct on the North and South Blvd corners as opposed to painting the concrete wall. The additional expense for the aluminum panel system, including the cost to provide a contact bond, increased the total cost for the installation from the original estimate of $200,000 to $235,000.
Pending approval of the agreement, Graham Carraway will start the design of the mural this summer. The design will be reviewed by the Oak Park Area Arts Council and staff before approval for installation. Following approval of the artwork, fabrication of the panel system will start in late 2024. Installation...
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