Submitted By
Bill McKenna, Village Engineer
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving a Local Public Agency Engineering Services Agreement with Sam Schwartz Engineering, D.P.C. for a Vision Zero Plan in an Amount Not to Exceed $176,620 and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
The Engineering Division requested qualifications and ultimately proposals for professional engineering services for creating a Vision Zero plan. The Village received six statements of qualifications and interviewed two firms. Sam Schwartz Engineering was selected as the most qualified firm for this work. Pending approval of this agreement by the State, the Vision Zero plan will include robust community engagement and will be reviewed by the Transportation Commission. It is estimated to take approximately one year to create the Vision Zero plan. The Village has $150,000 budgeted for the work to create a Vision Zero plan and received a State grant which will reimburse up to $120,000 of these costs. The costs for creating a Vision Zero plan exceed the FY23 Budgeted amount by $26,620. The proposed FY24 Budget will include the additional $26,620 needed for this work.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Background
The Engineering Division requested qualifications from consultants for creating a Vision Zero plan (VZ) for Oak Park. A Vision Zero plan hopes to reduce severe and fatal accidents and improve safety for all users of the roadways. The Engineering Division received six statements of qualifications and interviewed two firms for this work. Sam Schwartz was selected as the most qualified firm. Sam Schwartz has previously completed Vision Zero plans for other communities including for the City of Chicago and Ann Arbor Michigan and is partnering with MUSE Community + Design for this project to ensure there is comprehensive community engagement.
The scope of work to create a VZ...
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