Title
104th Avenue Multi-Use Path (163rd to 159th) - Phase I Engineering Design Services
History
In 2010 a multi-use path was constructed from 167th Street to 163rd Street along the east side of 104th Avenue, leaving the segment to 159th not completed. As part of the Village's overall comprehensive transportation plan, this path segment is an important part of completing the connection from Centennial Park to the Grasslands area. The portion of the path affects a large area of wetlands at the southeast corner of 159th and 104th. Existing drainage structures under 104th Avenue will need to be extended to accommodate the new path.
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has started construction of the 159th Street widening and reconstruction project. This project is scheduled to be completed in late 2017. As part of this project, a multi-use path is being constructed throughout the corridor. The Village and IDOT have coordinated the installation of a traffic signal at 104th Avenue including pedestrian crossing signals. The path will connect into the Centennial Park trail just north of the intersection.
H.W. Lochner of Chicago, Illinois was the design engineer for IDOT relating to the roadway widening and reconstruction. Lochner was also contracted with the Village to design the Village water main extension from 108th Avenue to Ravinia Avenue. This design was completed and added to the IDOT construction plans. Lochner is very familiar with the project site, the poor quality soils, wetland sites, and desire of the Village to make the path connections.
To facilitate the design of the path, Lochner Engineering was asked to provide a proposal for the Phase I design engineering of the multi-use path from 163rd Street to 159th Street. Their proposal which includes coordination, geotechnical investigation, wetland services, structural engineering, Phase I Project development report, permitting and project administration totals $109,238.08. Staff has secured federal STP funds from the Southwest Conference of Mayors to be reimbursed 80% of the total Phase I engineering fee - $87,390.46. Once the Phase I Engineering is approved, the intent is to apply for additional funding opportunities including federal STP funds through the Southwest Conference of Mayors to offset the cost of detailed design plans and construction.
On September 21, 2015, this item was reviewed by the Development Services Planning and Engineering Committee, recommended for approval and referred to the Village Board of Trustees for consideration.
Financial Impact
Sufficient funds are available in the FY 2015 budget.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve a proposal from H.W. Lochner of Chicago, Illinois for the 104th Avenue Multi-Use Path (163rd to 159th) - Phase I Engineering Design Services in the amount not to exceed $109,238.08.