Submitted By
John P. Wielebnicki, Public Works Director
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with Master Design Build, LLC for Ventilation Improvements to the Police Department's Firing Range in an Amount Not to Exceed $392,621.25 and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
The Police Department's existing indoor firing range in the lower level of Village Hall has been out of service since 2013 due to insufficient air flow and ventilation, as well as outdated and undersized mechanical equipment. The Police Department requires a fully functional firing range in order to qualify its Police officers for use of firearms. Off-site facilities were being utilized but are no longer available to the Village Police Department staff.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
The Fiscal Year 2020 CIP Building Improvement Fund account# 3012-43790-101-540673 provides funds for this work.
If approved, the total contract amount with Master Design Build, LLC would not exceed $392,621.25 ($373,925.00 proposal price plus 5% contingency of $18,696.25 for unforeseen conditions).
It is also noted that a $400,000 grant from the State of Illinois was appropriated in the Build Illinois Bond 2 Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for the Village for costs associated with infrastructure improvements at the police station. Due to the pandemic, staff is awaiting a determination of the availability of this funding. If it is not available to address the issues related to ventilation in the range, it may be available for future remediation activities that have been recommended to the Village Board to address lead cleanup and asbestos removal.
Background
In 2013 an air quality and environmental consulting firm conducted various studies to determine whether the air flow and ventilation inside the firing range was sufficient. Based on those studies, i...
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