Title/Name/Summary
Tinley Creek Streambank Stabilization, Construction Observation Engineering, RFP #25-050 Contract Award Recommendation
History
On November 21, 2025, the Engineering Department issued a Request for Proposals (RFP #25-050) for Construction Observation Engineering for the Tinley Creek Streambank Stabilization project with a due date of December 19, 2025. This professional engineering services contract will provide Construction Observation Engineering for the Tinley Creek Streambank Stabilization project. The RFP was issued through the BidNet platform and the following four (4) engineering consultants submitted their responses:
1. Thomas Engineering Group, LLC:
$244,596.90 + $4,500.00 (optional as-built review) = $249,096.90
2. Baxter & Woodman, Inc:
$318,880.00 + $37,840.00 (optional designer assistance) = $356,720.00
3. V3 Companies, Ltd:
$451,736.00 + $5,094.00 (optional as-built review) = $456,830.00
4. InNova Consulting, Inc:
$470,528.00 (does not include as-built review)
The Selection Committee evaluated the RFP responses based on the following evaluation criteria defined in the RFP:
- Proposal Cost: 35%
- Firm’s experience and capacity to perform the work: 25%
- Staff qualifications, especially key personnel, proposed to perform the work: 20%
- Project approach and understanding of scope: 15%
- Selection team’s discretion: 10%
Total: 100%
Financial Impact
The professional fees for Construction Observation Engineering for this project is sufficiently funded through the FY2026 Budget.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve and authorize the execution of a Professional Services Agreement between the Village of Orland Park and Thomas Engineering Group, LLC as the lowest cost qualified responsive proposal for Construction Observation Engineering for the Tinley Creek Streambank Stabilization project for a total not-to-exceed amount of $249,096.90;
AND
Authorize the Village Manager to execute all related contracts, subject to Village Attorney review;
AND
Authorize the Village Manager to approve change orders related to this contract within the authorized amount.