Submitted By
Robert Sproule, Public Works Director
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with Midwest Services and Development Corp. for the North Fire Station Emergency Egress Construction Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $76,650.00 and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
The North Fire Station currently does not have a point of egress on the second floor where the living quarters are located and there is only one stairway leading down to the main floor where exits are located. This is a life safety issue as the bunk room and kitchen are directly above the fire apparatus floor. In case of a fire on the apparatus floor, there would be no emergency exit available for staff.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Background
Currently, there is no point of egress on the second floor of the north fire station, and only one stairway leading down to the main floor and exit. The existing windows are too small to serve as emergency exits. This is a significant life safety concern as the bunk room and kitchen are directly above the fire apparatus floor. In the case of a fire on the apparatus floor, there would be no emergency exit available for staff. Construction of a new emergency egress doorway on the second floor and an exterior balcony with a fire escape ladder is being proposed to address this condition.
On June 28, 2023, staff issued an RFP for the North Fire Station Emergency Egress Construction Project. The RFP was advertised in the Wednesday Journal and also posted on the Village web page. Three (3) companies attended the pre-bid meeting on July 13, 2023. Proposals were due on August 4, 2023, and two (2) proposals were received. Midwest Services and Development Corp. submitted the most favorable proposal and staff recommends that the Village Board approve the Independent Contractor Agreement with this contractor, for thi...
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