Title
Centennial Park Aquatic Center (CPAC) Utility Relocation Project
History
In anticipation of Phase 2 of the Centennial Park Aquatic Center (CPAC) Modernization Project, which is scheduled to begin in the Fall of 2026, Public Works has coordinated with Nicor and ComEd to prepare the site for the utility work necessary for the completion of this project. The project's successful completion requires relocating existing electrical and natural gas infrastructure within the CPAC facility to accommodate new utility connections.
Public Works collaborated with Tria Architecture, the architectural and engineering firm for the CPAC Modernization Project, to develop a bid-ready plan set for this work. These plans are included as supporting documentation and a scope of work summary is provided below:
- Furnish and install new Com Ed transformer pad and ground rods
- Furnish and install (2) 4” stub conduits for primary feed and (4) 4” stub conduits for secondary feed
- Furnish and install approximately 80’of 2 1/2” epoxy coated steel underground line
- Disconnect and abandon existing service to concession stand
- Furnish and install approximately 110’ of new 1 ½” gas riser
- Provide approximately 140’ of trenching
- Replace sidewalk after all underground work
- Provide landscape restoration at transformer pad and gas meters
F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC (“Paschen“) was the general contractor for Phase 1 of the CPAC Modernization Project, which was completed in the Spring of 2025. Paschen, who participates in the Omnia cooperative contracting process, was already intimately familiar with the facility’s utility infrastructure, opted to submit a proposal for the abovementioned scope of work. Additionally, Dav-Com Electric, Inc. (“Dav-Com”), who also are familiar with CPAC’s infrastructure and participate in joint purchasing cooperative Omnia Partners Contract #02-139, also submitted a proposal for this work. A summary of proposals for this project is provided below.
Proposal Summary
Dav-Com Electric, Inc.: $135,680.00
Paschen: $137,550.00
Cooperative Purchasing / Contracting Programs
The Village utilizes a variety of cooperative programs (e.g. Omnia, Sourcewell, HGACBuy, State of Illinois Joint Purchase Program) to obtain proposals for goods and services. While not always the chosen approach, cooperative purchasing simplifies the procurement and service process for public agencies by allowing them to purchase through existing contracts negotiated by other public agencies. In other words, cooperative purchasing contracts have already gone through a competitive solicitation, evaluation process and been awarded to a supplier. The benefits of cooperative purchasing for public agencies include reduced procurement costs, greater time efficiency and the ability to obtain value-add and higher-quality products and services at industry-leading pricing.
The proposal price provided by Dav-Com Electric, Inc., was the lower of the two (2) received for this project. Dav-Com’s proposal was reviewed by Omina Affiliated Compliance Management against industry standard pricing of RS Means. This quality assurance ensures that pricing is fair and reasonable compared to other competitors’ pricing.
As such, based on proposal pricing and company qualifications, staff recommends approving the proposal from Dav-Com Electric, Inc., for $135,680.00. A contingency is not requested for this project.
Financial Impact
Funding for this project in the amount of $150,000.00 is available in GL account 2008010-470100.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve participation in joint purchasing cooperative Omnia Partners pursuant to Contract #02-139 and authorize the approval and execution of a vendor contract with Dav-Com Electric, Inc. for the CPAC Utility Relocation Project, based on Dav-Com Electric, Inc.’s proposal #25-167-27 dated September 11, 2025 for a total not-to-exceed contract price of $135,680.00;
AND
Authorize the Village Manager to execute all related contracts subject to Village Attorney review.