Submitted By
Bill McKenna, Assistant Public Works Director/Village Engineer
Reviewed By
Erin E. Baynes, Assistant to the Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving a Contract with Triggi Construction, Inc. for Project 24-4, Alley Improvements, in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,318,347, Authorizing its Execution and Directing Staff to Prepare the Necessary Budget Amendment
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Overview
Overview
Competitive bids were opened on February 29, 2024, for Project 24-4, Alley Improvements. Seven contractors picked up bid documents and two bids were received. The low responsible bid was submitted by Triggi Construction, Inc. in an amount of $2,318,347. The project is over the available budgeted amount by $222,393 and staff recommends increasing the funds for the project by this amount in order to construct all twelve alleys in the scope of work, including the four green alleys partially funded by a Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) grant.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Background
The 2024 alley project involves rebuilding twelve alley segments throughout the Village, including the installation of four green alleys. Green alleys feature permeable brick pavement that allows rainwater to drain into the soil rather than the Village sewer system. The Village has a small area of sandy soils that allow for more cost-effective installations of permeable pavements since the water can readily infiltrate into the sand as compared to clay-based soils. The Village received a grant from MWRD to install these green alleys to reduce the amount of stormwater conveyed in the sewers and treated at the sewer treatment plants. The grant reimburses the Village $280,000 for these four green alleys. MWRD will reimburse 50% of the grant monies halfway through construction and the remaining 50% after completion and final inspection by the MWRD.
The project includes the replacement of the alley north of Randolph between Maple...
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