Submitted By
Bill McKenna, Village Engineer
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving a Contract with Marking Specialists Corporation for Project 23-15, Bike Boulevard Pavement Marking and Signage Improvements, in an Amount Not to Exceed $135,548 and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
Competitive bids were opened on September 28, 2023 for the Bike Boulevard Pavement Marking and Signage Improvements Project. The only bid submitted was by Marking Specialists Corporation in an amount of $135,548 which represents a competitive bid and is close to the estimated cost for this project. The project includes pavement markings and signage to create a bike boulevard which prioritizes bicycling, slows traffic, and improves pedestrian safety. The streets being improved are on Erie Street from Kenilworth Avenue to Scoville Avenue and on portions of Scoville Avenue from South Boulevard to Erie Street.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Background
This item is for the construction of the first segments of the Neighborhood Greenways System. 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. This project includes work on Erie Street from Kenilworth Avenue to Scoville Avenue and on portions of Scoville Avenue from South Boulevard to Erie Street, near Oak Park and River Forest High School.
The project plans, which show the various improvements being built, are attached to this agenda item. In general, the improvements consist of installing pavement marking on the road to indicate to drivers that bicyclists should be expected in the road; new speed limit signage indicating a 20 miles per hour speed limit; pavement markings and delineator posts to create bump...
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