Title
title
A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with Biko Construction LLC for the 120 North Oak Park Avenue - MEP Relocation and Sidewalk Vault Fill Project in an Amount not to Exceed $1,169,527 and Authorizing its Execution
end
Introduction
overview
The Village received one bid for the MEP Relocation and Sidewalk Vault Fill Project at 120 North Oak Park Avenue. The bid represents a competitive bid. The work includes relocating mechanical systems (MEP) from a basement space under the public sidewalk and filling the space with lightweight concrete so that the existing sidewalk can be replaced as part of the active Oak Park Avenue Streetscape Project. There is a separate agenda item for an agreement with the property owner to allow for this work and reimburse the Village for work relating to relocating mechanical systems.
end
body
Recommended Action
Adopt the Resolution.
Prior Board Action
The Board has taken the following prior actions:
* The Village Board approved a Professional Services Agreement with H. W. Lochner, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services for the Design of the Sidewalk Vault Abandonment Project at 116-136 North Oak Park Avenue in an Amount Not to Exceed $82,680 on December 9, 2025 (RES 25-374).
* The Village Board approved a Three-Year Master Agreement with Kluber, Inc. for Professional Architectural and Engineering Services with an Option to Renew the Agreement for up to Two Additional One-Year Periods on February 6, 2023 (RES 23-62).
Background
The existing building at 116-136 North Oak Park Avenue has a basement space which extends under the sidewalk for the entire Oak Park Avenue frontage, all within the Village's public right-of-way. These basement spaces under sidewalks are called sidewalk vaults. The existing sidewalk acts as the roof of the basement. The vault roof/sidewalk is in bad condition and needs to be replaced in order to maintain a safe and accessible public sidewalk. In or...
Click here for full text