Submitted By
Bill McKenna, Village Engineer/Assistant Public Works Director
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving a Contract with Alliance Contractors, Inc. for Project 24-20, Bike Boulevard Concrete and Electrical Improvements, in an Amount Not to Exceed $436,458 and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
Bids were opened on September 26, 2024, for the Bike Boulevard Concrete and Electrical Improvements Project. Five contractors picked up proposal documents and three bids were received. Alliance Contractors submitted the low bid in the amount of $436,458. The project includes the installation of twelve flashing beacon assemblies and the pavement-related work associated with the 2024 neighborhood greenways/bike boulevards project on portions of East Avenue and Scoville Avenue from Roosevelt Road to Chicago Avenue. There is a separate construction contract for the pavement markings and signage-related work associated with the neighborhood greenway project.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Background
This item is for the construction of the electrical-related work for rapid rectangular flashing beacons (RRFB) and pavement-related work for the Neighborhood Greenway System generally along Scoville Avenue from Roosevelt Road to Chicago Avenue. The Neighborhood Greenways System is a network of streets that are designed to prioritize bicycle travel with features to calm and reduce vehicular traffic on neighborhood streets and improve safety for bicycles and pedestrians, especially at busy intersection crossings.
The project includes the installation of 12 RRFB assemblies at the intersections of East Avenue and Lexington to improve bike and pedestrian safety; the installations of RRFBs at Jackson and Scoville to improve the bike crossing; upgrades to the RRFB at Madison and Scoville to include bike activated push buttons; and RRFBs at Washington and Scoville...
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