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 Task Order for Professional Engineering Services with TranSystems Corporation for Construction Engineering for the Oak Park Avenue Streetscape Project, in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,522,388 and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
The Engineering Division requested a proposal from TranSystems Corporation to provide construction engineering services for the Oak Park Avenue Streetscape Project. The project includes sewer and water mains, streetscaping, street lighting and traffic signals, public art, and roadway reconstruction generally on Oak Park Avenue from Randolph to Ontario along with portions of South Boulevard. TranSystems has previously provided construction management services for large projects similar to this on Lake Street and Madison Street and is best qualified to perform the work. TranSystems has partnered with Terra Engineering for inspection and design support as well as the Prescott Group and a5 for managing communications, marketing, and the project's website.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Background
The design of the Oak Park Avenue Streetscape project has been completed and the construction project is currently out for bid. Staff anticipates presenting a construction contract to the Village Board for approval in January 2025. The Oak Park Avenue Streetscape project includes sewer main replacement from Randolph to Ontario; water main replacement from South Boulevard to Ontario; street lighting and traffic signal replacements, full roadway and sidewalk reconstruction using materials approved by the Village Board including brick paver roadways and bluestone sidewalks; public art as approved by the Village Board for an interactive mural under the viaduct and a glass illuminated sculpture at South Boulevard; public sp...
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