Title
2026 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Program - ITB 26-040
History
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) governs the Village’s sanitary sewer system. MWRD requires sanitary sewer systems that discharge into MWRD facilities to implement measures to reduce excessive Infiltration and Inflow (I&I) from entering the system.
In 2015, the Village selected RJN Group, Inc., of Joliet, Illinois (“RJN Group”) as the Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Consultant to provide assistance in developing and implementing a Village-wide comprehensive sanitary sewer evaluation and repair program in order to meet the MWRD requirements for the Inflow and Infiltration Control Program (IICP).
From 2016 to 2023, RJN Group conducted several testing and inspections for the Village sanitary sewer system. RJN and staff have identified “high priority” defects requiring rehabilitation or repairs that created a multi-year sanitary sewer system rehabilitation to meet MWRD compliance.
In 2024, the Village solicited engineering firms to continue the sanitary sewer evaluation and repair program for the Village, and in December 2024, RJN was approved again by the Board for another five (5) year contract.
Invitation to Bid (ITB) 26-040 for the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Program work was published on BidNet Direct from April 29 through May 14, 2026. The project consists of the rehabilitation of approximately eighty-six (86) sanitary manholes, which includes sealing and adjusting manhole frames, replacing frames and covers, installing internal chimney seals, installing a barrel section and cone, grouting joints and full manholes, cementitious sealing, epoxy coating, repairing bench and trough. The rehabilitation of the manholes will cut down on the infiltration of stormwater during heavy rains. This program is done to meet the yearly requirements of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) to address inflow and infiltration of stormwater.
Through BidNet, eight (8) vendors were sent courtesy emails, twenty-nine (29) vendors downloaded all of the bid documents, and four (4) bids were submitted for consideration. Bids were opened publicly and evaluated for completeness by the Clerk’s Office at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026. A summary of the bids is as follows:
Visu-Sewer of Illinois, LLC, of Bedford Park, IL - $801,926.25
Kim Construction Company Inc., of Steger, IL - $898,118.00
Hoerr Construction, Inc., of Goodfield, IL - $965,545.00
Airy’s, Inc., of Joliet, IL - $1,107,191.00
Village staff and RJN Group reviewed the bids, and the cost estimates were evaluated/compared for similar past work related to sanitary manhole rehabilitation and deemed fair and reasonable.
The Village of Orland Park, RJN Group, and many other villages have had positive experiences working with Visu-Sewer, Inc. on sanitary rehabilitation projects. Therefore, Village staff is recommending Visu-Sewer of Illinois, LLC, of Bedford Park, Illinois, the lowest bidder, be awarded the 2026 Sanitary Manhole Rehabilitation Project in an amount of $801,926.25, plus a $28,073.00 contingency, for a total not-to-exceed contract price of $829,999.25. Contingency is being requested for possible manhole replacement instead of rehab due to the enhanced deteriorated condition of some manholes or anything that comes up unexpectedly during the sanitary manhole rehabilitation project.
This agenda item is being considered by the Committee of the Whole and the Village Board of Trustees on the same night.
Financial Impact
Funds are available for this project in the FY2026 Sanitary Sewer budget account 5008160-570500.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to recommend to the Village Board to approve the contract with Visu-Sewer of Illinois, LLC in the amount of $801,926.25, plus a $28,073.00 contingency, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $829,999.25, and as fully presented.
(Full motion - not necessary to be read)
I move to recommend to the Village Board to approve the authorization and execution of a Contractor Agreement between the Village of Orland Park and Visu-Sewer of Illinois, LLC, of Bedford Park, Illinois, as the lowest qualified responsive bidder for ITB #26-040 - 2026 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Program for a cost of $801,926.25 plus a contingency of $28,073.00, for a total not-to-exceed contract price of $829,999.25.